ICC prosecutor to face external investigation into sexual misconduct claims

Allegations against Karim Khan to be examined by outside body to ensure fully independent, impartial and fair process'

The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court will face an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the court's governing body has said.

In a statement, the president of the body that oversees the ICC said the inquiry would examine the allegations against Karim Khan, which related to his alleged conduct towards a woman who worked for him.