Karim Khan
Karim Asad Ahmad Khan is a British lawyer who served as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court from 2021 to 2026. He specialises in international criminal law and international human rights law.
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Jul 25, 2026
Far Left
Removed as ICC prosecutor after allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.
Some on the radical left see his removal as undermining accountability for war crimes, especially in Gaza, though others note the serious allegations.
Jul 18, 2026
Center
The ICC prosecutor is facing a sexual misconduct complaint from a staffer who described an arduous process of hiding and harassment.
Yesh Atid is concerned that the ICC's credibility is compromised by internal misconduct allegations, particularly as it investigates Israeli actions in Gaza.
Jul 13, 2026
Far Left
ICC prosecutor Khan seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for war crimes, escalating international pressure.
Welcomed by Hadash as a long overdue step toward accountability for Israeli leaders.
Jun 19, 2026
Center
The ICC chief prosecutor has been suspended by the UK's Bar Standards Board.
Lib Dems, as strong supporters of international law and the ICC, view this suspension as a worrying UK government action that could undermine global justice efforts.
Jun 9, 2026
Far Left
The ICC prosecutor was suspended Monday by the Assembly of States Parties pending a final destitution procedure following sexual assault accusations that became public in May 2024.
LFI, which has strongly backed ICC proceedings against Israeli leaders, watches this suspension with concern that it risks delegitimizing or delaying accountability mechanisms at the precise moment they are most politically contested.