US EditionICC Prosecutor Neutral on Motion to Disqualify Duterte Victims' Lawyers
The International Criminal Court will hold a hearing on charges against Duterte for alleged extrajudicial killings during the Philippines' drug war, with over 6,000 deaths cited by prosecutors.
- From February 23 to 27, 2026, judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague will hear evidence in a confirmation of charges hearing after the Office of the Prosecutor named eight alleged indirect co-perpetrators last week.
- The ICC prosecutor says the case arises from alleged extrajudicial killings during the 'war on drugs' and covers crimes from November 1, 2011 to March 16, 2019, with allegations that Duterte exercised control and supported law enforcement.
- The prosecutor's Document Containing the Charges details 9 incidents and lists 78 victims, while the pretrial chamber authorized 539 victim participants for the hearing.
- The court will stream the confirmation hearing with a 30-minute delay, and the pretrial chamber will issue a decision within 60 days if charges are confirmed.
- Despite the Philippines' withdrawal, the court retained jurisdiction after pretrial chamber judges dismissed a challenge on October 23, though Duterte's appeal is pending before the appeals chamber.
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ICC prosecution neutral on Duterte's request vs drug war legal team
The International Criminal Court Prosecution is taking no position on former president Rodrigo Duterte's request to the Chamber to disqualify three lawyers representing drug war victims in the crime against humanity case against him.
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Philippines: ICC Hearing to Confirm Duterte Charges
From February 23 to 27, 2026, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague will hear evidence against former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte in a “confirmation of charges” hearing to determine whether the case against him should proceed to trial.
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