Karim Khan suspended in Britain over alleged sexual misconduct

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1. 1h ago

   UK Legal Regulator Suspends ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

   The Bar Standards Board suspended Karim Khan from practicing law in England and Wales. This action follows a separate suspension from his position as International Criminal Court chief prosecutor. The ICC governing body is scheduled to vote on his future on July 24.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bar Standards Board suspended Karim Khan from practicing law in England and Wales.
   • Karim Khan is the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
   • The suspension is temporary and pending disciplinary proceedings.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Khan is accused of sexually abusing a lawyer on his team.
   • A former colleague accused Khan of sexual assault.
   confidence 90%
2. 2d ago

   ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended from British Bar

   The Bar Standards Board has suspended Karim Khan from practicing law in England and Wales. This follows a separate suspension from his role as International Criminal Court chief prosecutor. The ICC's governing body will vote on his future on July 24.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bar Standards Board suspended Karim Khan from practicing in England and Wales.
   • The International Criminal Court previously suspended Khan from his role as chief prosecutor.
   • The ICC's 125 member states will vote on Khan's fate on July 24.
   • Khan has repeatedly denied allegations that first emerged in 2024.
   • An Interim Suspension Panel must consider the BSB's interim suspension at a hearing within four weeks.

   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.
   confidence 90%