Allegations against ICC war crimes prosecutor still under review, memo saysOngoing Investigation and Reactions Surrounding ICC Chief ProsecutorBy Anthony DeutschAMSTERDAM, Netherlands, March 22 (Reuters) - Allegations of sexual misconduct against the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court are still under review by the court's executive branch, an internal memo shared with staff on Sunday and seen by Reuters said. Details of the Allegations and Temporary Step AsideICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, who investigates war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, has stepped aside temporarily pending an investigation into accusations of a non-consensual sexual relationship with a lawyer in his office. Panel of Judges' Findings"The judges produced a lengthy, reasoned analysis, unanimously concluding that the factual findings do not establish misconduct or breach of duty. ICC's Role and MembershipThe ICC is the world's court of last resort for international crimes, and has 125 member countries. It has been thrust into an existential crisis by the sanctions and loss of the prosecutor, who is its most prominent official.

Source: The Guardian March 22, 2026 14:50 UTC