The Hague-based International Criminal Court has taken action against British lawyer Karim Khan pending a wider vote by member states The International Criminal Court has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, pending further proceedings over allegations of sexual misconduct.In a statement on Monday, the Hague-based court said Khan had been suspended with immediate effect pending a final decision by the Assembly of States Parties.The court said the decision was based on a report by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the underlying evidence, written submissions, and advice from an ad hoc panel of experts.While the court said related documents would remain confidential, Reuters, citing a diplomatic source, reported that the bureau of the ICC’s executive body had ruled that Khan committed “serious misconduct” and recommended removing him from office. Khan had already taken voluntary leave last year.DETAILS TO FOLLOW