The ICC said Monday it will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has previously denied allegations of misconduct. Khan said he will continue to oversee investigations into allegations of war crimes, including in Israel and Gaza, during the investigation.
The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has denied the allegations.
Khan hit the headlines in May when he sought ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and three top Hamas leaders.
The president of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), Paivi Kaukoranta, said an external probe was needed “in order to ensure a fully independent, impartial and fair process.”
The 54-year-old Briton said he welcomed the investigation and “the opportunity to engage in this process”.
“I will be continuing all other functions as prosecutor, in line with my mandate, across situations addressed by the International Criminal Court,” Khan said.
Khan has reportedly been accused of sexual misconduct towards a member of his office, but he has said there was “no truth to suggestions” of such behaviour.
“It was with deep sadness that I understood reports of misconduct were to be aired publicly in relation to me,” Khan said in a statement emailed to AFP at the time.
(AFP)
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