ICC Confronts Legal Dispute Over Chief Prosecutor's Conduct
The ICC governing body will meet to address legal advice challenging a UN investigation into sexual abuse claims against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) governing body is set to convene on Monday to assess the legal counsel's advice, which has challenged the findings of an investigation into the conduct of the chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. Last year, a UN inquiry is understood to have established a factual basis for claims of misconduct against the senior British lawyer, who has been accused by a complainant of sexual abuse.
The upcoming meeting will see the ICC's Assembly of States Parties evaluate the next steps in addressing the allegations against Khan, who has been suspended from his position. The legal advice provided to the governing body is reported to have criticized the UN report, raising concerns over the investigative process and the conclusions drawn.
Source: The Guardian
