ICC to rule on jurisdiction over former Philippine President Duterte’s drug war case on April 22: Here’s what to expect

The International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber will deliver a high-stakes verdict on whether it has the legal authority to continue the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, 14 March 2025. Credit: PETER DEJONG / POOL/EPA/AAP Image

Key Points

• The ruling centers on whether the ICC retains jurisdiction despite the Philippines’ 2019 withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
• Duterte has waived his right to be physically present at the hearing and will be represented by his legal counsel.
• A decision upholding jurisdiction would clear the way for the case to move toward an official trial for crimes against humanity.

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