ICC finds Duterte fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings

The State Department designated ICC Judges Kimberly Prost and Nicolas Guillou, and Deputy Prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang. The administration cited their work on Afghanistan...

The US designated Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights under its ICC-related sanctions framework, citing their engagement with the Court. The...

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...

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...

The US designated judges Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin, citing their work on proceedings involving Israeli nationals. The action further expanded the set of sanctioned judges and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hungary informed the UN Secretary-General that it was retracting the withdrawal notice it had deposited in 2025. The reversal came before withdrawal could take effect and shows that formal treaty exit...