Karim Khan will challenge the decision to remove him from his post…
Karim Khan will challenge the decision to remove him from his post as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Consensus
- Karim Khan is challenging his removal from the position of Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The decision to remove him was made by the Assembly of States Parties to the Roman Statute on July 24, 2106.
- Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his removal.
- His legal team argues that the decision lacks lawful and properly substantiated grounds.
- An internal UN oversight body investigated the allegations for over a year but found no evidence of improper conduct by Khan.
Points of divergence
- Khan was on unpaid leave during the investigation and did not perform duties. — kommersant
- The ICC Prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova in 2023. — kommersant
- A panel of three judges appointed by the Bureau of the Assembly unanimously concluded that no serious misconduct or breach of duties was proven against Khan. — vesti
- The Moscow City Court sentenced Karim Khan in absentia to 15 years in prison on December 12, 2025, for unlawfully involving Russians in criminal liability. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Karim Khan Decides to Challenge the Decision on His Dismissal from the Prosecutor's Post at the ICC — Коммерсантъ
- Karim Khan Plans to Challenge Dismissal from ICC Prosecutor Post — Вести
- Karim Khan will challenge the decision to remove him from his post as prosecutor at the ICC — Ведомости