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ICC chief prosecutor ousted over misconduct probe

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan was removed by the Assembly of States Parties after disciplinary proceedings tied to sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first ouster of a sitting ICC chief. Khan denies wrongdoing and says he will challenge the decision. The 82-of-125-vote result follows a period of suspension and an oversight finding of serious misconduct; the vote does not indicate the warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (and Yoav Gallant) are affected, though the ruling adds new political and legal tensions surrounding the ICC.

via Fox News|

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The ICC's Fitness Vote: Can Its Prosecutor Lead Again?

Ahead of Friday’s Assembly of States Parties vote on whether ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan should be removed, the authors argue the decision is about the Office’s capacity to function under Article 46, not a criminal trial. They acknowledge procedural flaws but insist the fitness question must be decided on the total record—including Khan’s prolonged absence, bar suspension, and staff concerns about trust and retaliation—rather than the process alone. They call for independent, pre-established mechanisms for investigating senior officials and conclude Khan should not resume duties, urging governance reform as the immediate priority.

via Just Security|

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