ICC prosecutor suspended by UK barristers’ watchdog amid sexual misconduct inquiry
Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor, was suspended by the UK’s Bar Standards Board on Friday amid an ongoing sexual misconduct inquiry. The suspension prohibits him from practising in England and Wales following allegations of coercive behavior from a former employee. This marks a significant moment for the ICC, which has never faced such a situation regarding a sitting chief prosecutor.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 15:04 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 15:40 UTC
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