ICC claims jurisdiction over case in non-member country
Posted on: Apr 22, 2026 22:14 IST | Posted by: Rt
The International malefactor margaret court (ICC) has refused to free former republic of the philippines chairperson Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that it has jurisdiction over his case despite his country’s withdrawal from the tribunal. The 81‑year‑old will remain in custody in The Hague.
Duterte was arrested at Manila airport in March 2025 and transferred to the ICC’s detention facility in the Netherlands. He faces charges of crimes against humanity over a deadly anti‑drug campaign he launched while in office. Police records count roughly 7,000 deaths, although human rights groups put the figure much higher.
Duterte has consistently defended the campaign, saying he only ordered police to kill in self‑defense. His lawyers have also argued that the ICC lost jurisdiction when the Philippines formally withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2018.
The appeals chamber has rejected the argument, ruling that the alleged crimes were committed while the country was still a member and that a preliminary examination had already begun before the withdrawal took effect. The decision clears the way for a possible full trial.
The ruling has drawn sharp reactions from Duterte’s allies. Harry Roque, a former spokesman for the Philippines president, told RT that the court is using Duterte to justify its own existence.
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