ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator

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1. 1h ago

   UK Regulator Suspends ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

   Britain's independent regulator for court lawyers suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct accusations. The ICC governing body previously suspended Khan on June 8. Member states will vote on his future on July 24.

   What's confirmed:

   • Britain's independent regulator for court lawyers suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan.
   • Khan was suspended by the ICC governing body on June 8.
   • The ICC's 125 member states will vote on Khan's fate during a special session on July 24.
   • Khan faces allegations of sexual misconduct.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The ICC is under US sanctions due to investigations into Israel and the United States.
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2. 2d ago

   ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended by British Bar Association

   The British lawyers regulator has temporarily suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. This action follows a June 8 suspension by the ICC's own governing body. Member states are scheduled to vote on his removal on July 24.

   What's confirmed:

   • The British bar association temporarily suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan pending disciplinary proceedings.
   • The ICC governing body suspended Karim Khan on June 8.
   • ICC member states will vote on whether to remove Khan on July 24.
   • The suspension follows allegations of sexual misconduct.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A UN report accused Khan of nonconsensual sexual contact with an aide.
   • The ICC oversight body concluded Khan engaged in serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty.
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