ICC Upholds Jurisdiction Over Duterte Crimes Against Humanity Case
The International Criminal Court's appeals chamber upheld its jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case, removing the final legal barrier to a potential trial. The ruling comes after Duterte lost his third challenge to the court's authority.
ICC Decision
For the third and final time, the International Criminal Court affirms that it has jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's case of crimes against humanity, despite the Philippines' eventual withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
Path Forward
The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court has once again upheld its jurisdiction over the case of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, removing the last roadblock to a potential trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte. There's no other legal corner to hide from now. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte must face the accusation of crimes against humanity on the merits.
Next Steps
It means there's no roadblock to a trial should charges be confirmed, a decision expected next week. A separate ruling on whether to proceed to trial is expected by the end of April, or within 60 days after the February confirmation of charges hearing.
Victim Responses
Nanette Castillo, whose son Aldrin was killed by masked vigilantes in 2017, reacts on Wednesday, April 22, to the news that the International Criminal Court had upheld jurisdiction over the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.