Understanding the oversight role of UN OIOS and ICC's Institutional resilience

Mehrotra, Abhinav and Gupta, Biswanath (2025) Understanding the oversight role of UN OIOS and ICC's Institutional resilience. The Business Guardian.

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Abstract

In a significant development for international criminal justice, Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has temporarily stepped aside while an investigation by the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (UNOIOS) into allegations of sexual misconduct proceeds. Khan's office announced that he voluntarily informed colleagues of this decision, emphasizing cooperation with the inquiry. While no timeline has been established for the investigation's completion, the ICC has confirmed that its two Deputy Prosecutors will assume his responsibilities in the interim. This marks a rare moment of uncertainty in the leadership of the ICC, an institution often under intense global scrutiny for its prosecution of crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

This development brings into focus the role of OIOS, a crucial UN body tasked with upholding integrity and accountability within the system.

Item Type: Article in Newspapers and Magazine
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > International Organizations
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > International Relations
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Mr. Gautam Kumar
Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2025 07:06
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2025 07:06
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9631

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