British lawyers’ body suspends ICC Prosecutor Khan over misconduct claim
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- The UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) has suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan effective immediately, following the ICC's own suspension last week amid allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide.
- Khan, who denies wrongdoing, faces claims dating back over two years, initially reported by coworkers but complicated by the alleged victim's fear of retaliation.
- The ICC suspended Khan after an internal investigation found "serious misconduct" and breach of duty, though a three-judge panel later questioned the credibility of the UN investigative report detailing nonconsensual contact.
- Khan stepped down temporarily in May 2025 pending a UN inquiry, and his lawyers plan to challenge the ICC suspension; a vote on his removal from office is scheduled for July 24.
- The allegations and suspensions come amid Khan's high-profile efforts to prosecute senior figures in global conflicts, including seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, which led to US sanctions against ICC staff.
