ICC Prosecutor accusеd of ‘sеxuаI hаrassment’ after calling for the аrrest of Netanyahu. Typical tactics to silence people.
Reuters is reporting that a core group of state parties to the ICC have “decided” to call for an external investigation of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, during which he would be asked to step down pending completion of the investigation, raising more questions about external meddling & adding further delay to the already unprecedented delays on the Palestine file.
@IntlCrimCourt issue the Netanyahu & Gallant warrants now! https://reuters.com/world/icc-ruling-body-conduct-investigation-into-alleged-misconduct-by-war-crimes-2024-11-08/
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@KarimKhanQC already release a statement regarding this, and he asked for an investigation, notably the countries who are pushing this are not mentioned and they must be. It obviously sounds like deliberate targeting with false charges regardless the investigation he asked for must be had, not the one they’re asking for, they want them off to put somebody else in who maybe or probably bought. I can think of one already.
In May this year third party allegations against me which were transmitted to the Independent Oversight Mechanism (IOM) of the ICC were closed without an investigation in light of no complaint being made. The alleged aggrieved person declined the option of an investigation by the IOM or by an external entity when offered.
In light of recent media reports that have breached the confidentiality of the IOM mechanism and the rights of the alleged aggrieved person and myself, I have today notified the Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) that I have requested the Head of the Independent Oversight Mechanism of the ICC to open an immediate investigation under the umbrella of the IOM into misconduct allegations and surrounding circumstances relating to the official processes of the Court and what appears to be disinformation.
I shall cooperate fully with that inquiry.
Meanwhile, I refer to my previous statement about the allegations and ask that the Inquiry be set up and permitted to do its work without interference so that the crucial work of the Office may continue unimpeded It will not be appropriate for me to make further comment while this process is ongoing.
Prior Statements:
@KarimKhanQC 24 Oct 2024:
I welcome this statement from the President of the Assembly of States Parties. It was with deep sadness that I understood reports of misconduct were to be aired publicly in relation to me. There is no truth to suggestions of such misconduct. I have worked in diverse contexts for 30 years and there has never been such a complaint lodged against me by anyone.
The Independent Oversight Mechanism of the Court (IOM) is the body that oversees any matter that may justify investigations. If ever asked to do so, I would be willing to provide any information needed to the IOM.
I have and would always encourage any victim of harassment to raise their voice and come forward with such accounts wherever they may occur. Where there are any type of reports of this nature it is essential that they are thoroughly listened to, examined and subjected to a proper process. The use of a fair process is particularly essential in the context in which the ICC is currently operating, so as to protect the rights of all persons.
This is a moment in which myself and the International Criminal Court are subject to a wide range of attacks and threats. It has never been more important that the ICC, including myself as Prosecutor, is able to focus on its job to deliver justice for the victims of international crimes, and demonstrate through our actions that all lives deserve the protection of international law.
I will continue to make every effort, to the best of my ability, to deliver on that mandate no matter what actions are taken against me. I will not be providing any further comment.
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·Exactly as with Alex Salmond and Julian Assange, when the deep state decides to take down a perceived threat with sexual allegations, they can 100% rely on the Guardian to mobilise the feminist movement to defend the state interest.