The Latest Breaking News from Karim Khan

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Karim Khan: the ‘very modern British barrister’ heading ICC’s Russia inquiry

International criminal court prosecutor has launched investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022

ICC faces "myriad challenges" to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine

Images of cluster bombs and artillery strikes on Ukrainian cities this week have prompted the world's top war crimes prosecutor to launch an investigation, with the support of dozens of nations opposed to Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

ICC prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation

The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide amid a rising civilian death toll and widespread destruction of property during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine: Vladimir Putin ‘a step closer’ to facing war charges as ICC investigators fly to region

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan revealed an advance team has already been despatched

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

ICC to Start ‘Active’ Probe Into War Crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine "will immediately proceed" after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Civilians are being killed in Ukraine. So, why is investigating war crimes so difficult?

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is opening an investigation into whether war crimes may have been committed in Ukraine. He is urgently seeking to preserve evidence as the fighting rages on.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine: ICC launches war crimes investigation – here's how it will work

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced an investigation into alleged war crimes being committed in Ukraine. What exactly does that mean and what will be involved?

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

International Criminal Court to open probe into alleged Russian war crimes ‘as rapidly as possible’

Prosecutor calls for restraint in Ukraine as court seeks go ahead for investigation

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022