Australian lawyer joins Duterte ICC defense team

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.

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