Rodrigo Duterte
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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The International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber unanimously upheld the decision keeping former president Rodrigo Duterte in detention in The Hague, Netherlands. This is not a reclusion perpetua sentence as claimed in a viral video. The decision was issued on March 6, 2026.
Both the defense and prosecution are urging International Criminal Court pre-trial judges to replace the second neuropsychologist appointed to examine former president Rodrigo Duterte. Court documents cite alleged 'offensive' social media posts demonstrating a lack of professionalism. The ICC deputy prosecutor has echoed the call for revocation.
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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.