The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under scrutiny as member countries prepare to vote on whether to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. A female ICC employee, who has worked for the ICC since 2017, has come forward with claims of harassment against Khan.
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
The allegations against Khan first emerged in 2024. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, alleges that Khan sexually harassed her and repeatedly subjected her to non-consensual sexual acts. Khan has denied these claims, stating that he never engaged in any prohibited conduct.
The ICC’s oversight body suspended Khan in June while the disciplinary proceedings played out. The proceedings have been referred to the 125 member states of the ICC, who will decide on July 24 if his suspension will be upheld and what disciplinary actions will be taken.
The allegations against Khan have sparked a wider debate about power dynamics and consent in the workplace. The woman who made the allegations has spoken publicly about feeling humiliated and afraid to say no to Khan’s advances due to fears of losing her job and work visa.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
