ICC Denies Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Request for Interim Release

Duterte ICC Interim Release Update

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied the request for interim release filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that his continued detention remains necessary under the Rome Statute—the treaty establishing the court’s authority over crimes against humanity. In a decision dated October 10, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I concluded that Duterte still poses … Read more