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Confidential Judges’ Review Reportedly Clears ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan as ASP Says Case Still Under Review

A sealed report to the court’s oversight bureau initiates a 30‑day review window before any formal decision.

Overview

  • Middle East Eye and Al Jazeera, citing diplomatic sources, report that a three-judge panel unanimously found the OIOS fact-finding did not establish misconduct or a breach of duty.
  • The panel submitted its confidential advice to the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties on 9 March, and the document has not been released or widely shared with member states.
  • An internal memo reviewed by Reuters from ASP President Paivi Kaukoranta told ICC staff the disciplinary process remains ongoing and that no decisions have been taken.
  • Under ICC procedures, the bureau has 30 days for a preliminary assessment, Khan then has 30 days to respond, and the bureau has another 30 days to decide whether to close the inquiry.
  • Khan has denied the allegations, took voluntary leave in May with deputy prosecutors running his office, and the claims unfolded as his team pursued high-profile cases related to Gaza and Ukraine.