Archive · 25 Jul 2026
ICC Removes Prosecutor Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was removed from his position after a vote by the ICC's member states.
The decision came after an investigation found that Khan had committed serious misconduct related to allegations of sexual abuse.
Khan has denied the allegations and said the process was unfair.
This is the first time the ICC has removed a sitting prosecutor.
Khan was elected in 2021 for a nine-year term and was responsible for investigating war crimes and other serious crimes.
The vote took place on July 24 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, with 82 out of 125 member states voting in favor of his removal.
ICC member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan from office.
The decision was based on findings of serious misconduct related to sexual abuse allegations.
The vote took place on July 24 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
82 out of 125 member states voted in favor of Khan's removal.
Khan denies the allegations and argues the disciplinary process was unfair.
- Who
- Karim Khan, ICC prosecutor
- What
- Removal from office due to misconduct allegations
- When
- July 24
- Where
- United Nations headquarters in New York
- Why
- Allegations of serious misconduct related to sexual abuse
ICC Member States
Karim Khan's Legal Team
Misconduct Allegations
ICC Member States
The ICC's oversight body found that Karim Khan committed serious misconduct related to allegations of sexual abuse.
Karim Khan's Legal Team
Karim Khan and his legal team have consistently denied the allegations, arguing that the disciplinary process was procedurally unfair.
- Date of Removal Vote
- July 24
- Number of Member States Voting for Removal
- 82
- Total ICC Member States
- 125
- Location of Vote
- United Nations headquarters in New York
- Year Khan Elected as ICC Prosecutor
- 2021
- Length of Khan's Term
- Nine years
- Alleged Victim's Name
- Sarah (first name only)
- Alleged Victim's Role
- Khan's direct assistant
Sources
ICC Removes Karim Khan as Prosecutor Over Misconduct
ICC removes prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct findings
International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation
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