ICC looks ahead after its chief prosecutor booted after alleged sexual misconduct
With tribunal under intense pressure, deputy prosecutors will lead and manage affairs until a replacement is found for Karim Khan, who secured arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is navigating an uncertain future after its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was removed from his post on Friday by a majority vote of the court's 125 member states. Khan, a British barrister, faced allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, which he has consistently denied. The removal comes amid existing challenges for the ICC, including a campaign by the United States to "dismantle" the court and Venezuela's announcement of its withdrawal, citing "demonstrated geographical bias."
"The numbers indicate that there is more agreement than previously thought," said Iva Vukusic, a researcher at Utrecht University.
Khan's ouster will not immediately affect existing arrest warrants, which can only be withdrawn by ICC judges. His two deputy prosecutors will continue to lead the office until a new chief is selected, a process that could take considerable time. Khan intends to challenge the decision through legal mechanisms, though there is no direct appeals process for his removal.
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