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ICC prosecutor Khan removal vote held

Overview

The Assembly of States Parties convened on 24 July 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the scheduled secret ballot on the removal of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan. With 125 member states, an absolute majority of at least 63 votes is required. France and the host nation the Netherlands have announced support for dismissal; several other states remain undecided. The United States intensified its criticism, linking the vote to recent ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials for alleged Gaza war crimes.

Khan, a 56‑year‑old British barrister, has been suspended since June 2025 after an internal oversight panel found “serious misconduct” involving a junior female staff member. Allegations include sexual misconduct and a coercive relationship, which Khan denies; his lawyers describe the disciplinary process as unlawful and lacking evidence. He is currently on voluntary leave pending the vote’s outcome, which will affect the court’s independence and its capacity to pursue high‑profile war‑crimes cases.

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    International Criminal Court prepares secret vote on prosecutor Karim Khan's removal

    ICC members will secretly vote in New York on removing chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual‑misconduct allegations, a decision that could reshape the court’s credibility amid U.S. criticism and Gaza war‑crim

  2. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote amid misconduct allegations

    ICC member states will vote in New York on Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual‑misconduct claims; the outcome could affect the court’s credibility amid U.S. sanctions and mixed support from EU n

  3. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    New Zealand urged to vote against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's removal

    The Palestine Solidarity Network urged NZ Prime Minister Luxon to vote against removing ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, calling for proper judicial process amid misconduct allegations.

  4. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces possible removal after sexual misconduct allegations

    ICC member states will vote on July 24 whether to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, as Malaysian lawyer Sarah publicly testifies in a CNN interview.

  5. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    ICC to vote on removal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct

    Member states will vote on 24 July to dismiss ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan after a UN probe found sexual misconduct; the Netherlands backs the removal, the EU reaffirms support, while the US ramps up a press

  6. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Appeal Denied, Suspension Upheld

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan's appeal to lift his UK Bar Standards Board suspension was denied, keeping him suspended amid sexual‑misconduct allegations and political controversy over Gaza war investigations

  7. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Legal Dispute

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended; he claims the process breached the court’s rules, raising concerns over the ICC’s internal governance and credibility.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Recommended for Dismissal Over Misconduct

    ICC’s oversight body recommends dismissing Prosecutor Karim Khan over a proven sexual relationship with a junior staffer; a vote in New York will decide his fate.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Faces Removal Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    ICC executive board recommends removing chief prosecutor Karim Khan after finding he had a non‑consensual sexual relationship with a staff member; a vote by the 125 member states on 24 July could dismiss him.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended by British Bar Amid Misconduct Allegations

    The UK Bar Standards Board has temporarily suspended ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual‑misconduct allegations, after the ICC’s oversight body found serious misconduct and recommended his removal.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended by UK Bar Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    UK’s Bar Standards Board has temporarily suspended ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual‑misconduct claims, as the ICC prepares a July 24 vote on his possible removal.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended immediately after sexual assault allegations, pending an internal investigation; the bureau said the action does not imply guilt.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ICC Chief Prosecutor Kerim Han Suspended Pending Disciplinary Review

    The ICC's Assembly of States Parties has suspended Chief Prosecutor Kerim Han pending a disciplinary decision after sexual‑harassment allegations tied to his request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation

    The ICC has suspended prosecutor Karim Khan amid an 18‑month probe into sexual misconduct allegations; member states will vote on his removal, affecting ongoing high‑profile cases.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 43 sources
    Karim Khan suspended as ICC chief prosecutor amid sexual misconduct allegations

    ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended pending a vote by the 125‑state Assembly after a UN probe found evidence of non‑consensual sexual contact; Khan denies the claims and has been on leave since May

  16. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations

    ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after a staff member accused him of sexual assault; a special session of member states will decide on his removal.

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