US EditionICC Rejects Duterte's Bid to Disqualify Judges
- The International Criminal Court has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's request to disqualify two judges from his case, as stated in the decision dated June 9.
- Duterte challenged the ICC's jurisdiction, claiming it lacked authority over his alleged crimes against humanity due to the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019, according to his defense submitted on May 1.
- The Office of Public Counsel for Victims urged the court to dismiss Duterte's jurisdiction claim, arguing that the ICC maintains authority over crimes committed during his presidency, as per their observations on June 9.
- The judges refuted Duterte's claims, stating they see no grounds for disqualification, and the next hearing for Duterte's case is scheduled for September 23, 2025, to confirm the charges against him.
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ICC plenary rejects Duterte’s request to disqualify 2 judges in crimes against humanity case
In a decision dated June 9, the plenary said that acting unanimously, it decided to “reject the application” of Duterte’s camp asking for the disqualification of Judges María del Socorro Flores Liera and Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou.
ICC rejects Duterte petition to disqualify 2 judges presiding over his case
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) denied a request by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team to change the composition of the Pre-trial Chamber 1, which is set to rule on key jurisdictional issues concerning the case against him. The decision, detailed in a three-page ruling signed by Judge Tomoko Akane, was reached during a plenary session convened by the court on June 9, 2025. Duterte's legal team…
ICC counsel for victims urge dismissal of Duterte’s jurisdiction challenge
The International Criminal Court"s Office of the Public Counsel for Victims has asked the tribunal to dismiss former President Rodrigo Duterte"s challenge regarding the tribunal"s jurisdiction.
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