The Dutch government will vote on the dismissal of the ICC prosecutor – Reuters

The Dutch government announced on Thursday, July 16, that it plans to vote in favor of the dismissal of Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. 

A special session of the court’s 125 member states will take place next week to consider a request to remove the official over alleged sexual misconduct, which the prosecutor himself denies.

In a joint letter to the Dutch parliament, the ministers of justice and foreign affairs noted that the government would follow the recommendation of the Court’s governing body that Khan should be removed from office for committing a serious breach of duty.

The Assembly of States Parties will hold a vote on July 24. For the decision to remove the ICC’s chief prosecutor to take effect, at least 63 of the court’s 125 member states must vote in favor. 

Reuters reports on this.

The governing body of the International Criminal Court has decided to suspend Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. The decision follows the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings initiated after allegations of sexual harassment. Further details of the case have not been officially disclosed.

The Moscow City Court has issued a verdict in absentia against the prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the alleged unlawful prosecution of Russian citizens.