Australian lawyer joins Duterte ICC defense team

20. Mai 2026

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An Australian lawyer has been appointed as associate counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court. Kate Gibson formally accepted the role on May 18 and will work with the defense team led by Peter Haynes in the crimes against humanity case.

An Australian lawyer has been appointed as associate counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

Kate Gibson will be part of the defense team led by Peter Haynes in Duterte’s crimes against humanity case.

She formally accepted the role on May 18.

Duterte's ICC lawyers seek withdrawal ahead of trial phase

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The International Criminal Court allowed associate counsel Dov Jacobs to withdraw from former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team on May 8. Lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman also requested to leave as the case enters trial preparations.

ICC grants withdrawal request by Duterte's lawyer

The International Criminal Court has approved the withdrawal of Nicholas Kaufman as lead defense counsel for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Trial Chamber III issued a five-page decision stating that the change causes no prejudice or inconvenience.

Victims' team intact, defense questioned in Duterte ICC case

19. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The victims' legal team in Rodrigo Duterte's International Criminal Court case remains intact after the lead defense lawyer withdrew his challenge. Meanwhile, the prosecution has questioned the composition of Duterte's defense 'team'.

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Duterte lawyer seeks surveillance footage from ICC cell

Defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman is requesting access to surveillance footage at the International Criminal Court Detention Center. The move seeks to demonstrate former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's health issues. It precedes a status conference set for May 27.

ICC denies Duterte's request to appeal charge confirmation

21. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

The International Criminal Court Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s bid to appeal the confirmation of charges against him in a May 21 decision. The ruling prevents further delays to his trial, which may start as early as November.

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