Karim Khan said he would engage in the process and continue in his role while the investigation was ongoing. He denies the allegations.
The chief prosecutor had requested an investigation by the court’s watchdog, but on Monday the ICC’s governing body said it would pursue an “external investigation”.
The announcement followed media reports about a document outlining accusations against Mr Khan, understood to include unwanted sexual touching and “abuse”.
Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan denies the allegations against him and says they are linked to a disinformation campaign against his office [File: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters]
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) governing body has confirmed it is seeking an “external probe” into allegations of sexual misconduct by the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
“After having consulted the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), I am seeking on behalf of the ASP Presidency an external investigation into the matters related to alleged misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor,” Paivi Kaukoranta, president of the ASP, the body overseeing the court, said in a statement on Monday
