(October 25, 2024)

The ruling did not elaborate or disclose further details, saying that “the personal medical situation of Judge Motoc is entitled to medical confidentiality.”

Motoc was replaced by Beti Hohler, a Slovenian who was elected as a judge at the court last year after earlier serving as a trial lawyer in the court‘s prosecution office.

The decision is likely to further delay a decision on the request by the court‘s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.