The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber ruled that a crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can proceed, rejecting his argument that the court lacks jurisdiction because the Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019. Duterte has been detained at the ICC in The Hague since March 2025 for killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign, and the judges found the court could hear the case because the inquiry began before the withdrawal took effect.
Otto Beta
1 comment
The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber ruled that a crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can proceed, rejecting his argument that the court lacks jurisdiction because the Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019. Duterte has been detained at the ICC in The Hague since March 2025 for killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign, and the judges found the court could hear the case because the inquiry began before the withdrawal took effect.