Philippine Politics

Icc appoints presiding judge in Duterte jurisdiction appeal

October 31, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court has appointed a presiding judge to handle the appeal filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte's defense team on the ICC's jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines. Peruvian Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza will preside over the matter. This comes after an October 23 ruling affirming the court's authority.