Khan faces removal vote after misconduct findings

What's happened

British barrister Karim Khan has been suspended and faces a vote by the ICC’s Assembly of States Parties on removal after findings of serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty; the proceedings involve multiple regulators, sanctions, and a July vote in New York.

What's behind the headline?

The situation as it stands

• Khan has been suspended and faces a formal removal vote by the ICC’s ASP.
• Multiple bodies have concluded there was serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty, prompting disciplinary actions.

What this signals for the ICC

• The case tests the ICC’s governance and its ability to police top officials amid political pressure and US sanctions.

What readers should watch

• The July 24 vote in New York will determine Khan’s fate; outcomes may recalibrate the court’s leadership dynamics and affect ongoing investigations.

How we got here

Khan has been under investigation for over two years after allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. Regulatory bodies in England and Wales and the ICC oversight structure have suspended or removed him from duties while investigations and hearings unfold, with a July vote pending.

Our analysis

AP News, The New Arab, Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel, The Times of Israel, Reuters (as cited by AP), Wall Street Journal (as cited by publishers)

Go deeper

• What happens if Khan is removed?
• How might this affect ICC investigations into Israel and Gaza?
• When will the ASP vote be held and what are the chances of removal?

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