Victims may pursue universal jurisdiction if ICC loses jurisdiction over Duterte case — ICC lawyer
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-17 23:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice
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Victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) could still seek justice in other jurisdictions if the Appeals Chamber rules that the tribunal no longer has authority over the case, a lawyer representing victims said on Friday.
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