Duterte defense raises privacy concerns over ICC prosecutor’s request for seized personal items

ICC prosecutors seek access to materials seized from Duterte; lawyers reject bid for keys

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking access to materials seized from former president Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest and transfer to The Hague, but his lawyers have objected to part of the request, particularly a bid to inspect all keys currently in the custody of the court.In filings before ICC Trial Chamber III, the Office of the Prosecutor requested authority to examine certain materials obtained by the ICC Registr…

Rodrigo Duterte's defense denounces prosecution's request to access items during his arrest

The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte slammed the International Criminal Court prosecution's recent request to examine some items acquired during his arrest, calling the move a “fishing expedition.”

Duterte defense raises privacy concerns over ICC prosecutor’s request for seized personal items

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte raised privacy concerns over a request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution seeking access to keys and other personal items seized from him after his arrest, warning that the materials may involve private belongings of his family members.In a filing dated June 26, 2026, lead defense counsel Peter Haynes opposed the prosecution’s second request for access …