đź“… 17 March 2019
The Philippines’ withdrawal became effective one year after notice was received. The Court retained jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the country was a State Party, including the period...
đź“… 27 September 2021
Judges authorized investigation into alleged crimes against humanity connected to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign from 1 November 2011 through 16 March 2019. The decision followed the Prosecutor’s...
đź“… 11 March 2025
Former Philippine President Duterte was arrested in Manila and surrendered to the Court under an ICC warrant concerning alleged crimes against humanity linked to the anti-drug campaign. His transfer...
đź“… 14 March 2025
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the judges, who informed him of the alleged crimes and his rights. The hearing followed his surrender after arrest in Manila. The case tests...
đź“… 8 September 2025
Pre-Trial Chamber I postponed the confirmation hearing, originally scheduled for 23 September, to consider Duterte’s fitness to participate. A postponement is a procedural safeguard and not a decision...
đź“… 28 November 2025
The Appeals Chamber upheld the denial of Duterte’s interim release. The ruling concerned detention pending pre-trial proceedings, not guilt. The litigation highlighted the Court’s responsibility to...
đź“… 26 January 2026
Pre-Trial Chamber I found Duterte fit to take part in pre-trial proceedings and scheduled the confirmation hearing. The ruling applied the Court’s fair-trial safeguards to his health and ability to...
đź“… 23 February 2026
The hearing opened for judges to determine whether there are substantial grounds to believe that charges should proceed to trial. This stage is not a trial and does not determine guilt; the defence...
đź“… 27 February 2026
The confirmation hearing concluded after five days of submissions. Judges were to assess whether the evidence met the threshold for committing the case to trial. The distinction between confirmation...
đź“… 22 April 2026
The Appeals Chamber confirmed the decision rejecting a defence challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction. The ruling concerned whether the Philippines’ withdrawal removed the Court’s authority over...
đź“… 23 April 2026
Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed three charges of crimes against humanity and committed Duterte to trial. Confirmation means the evidence met the substantial-grounds threshold; the prosecution must still...
đź“… 8 October 2026
The Trial Chamber found Duterte fit to stand trial after assessing his health and ability to participate. This procedural ruling clears one threshold but does not establish guilt. The case remains...
