ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte defense claim on interpretation of withdrawal rule under Rome Statute
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-22 19:29 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has rejected a key argument raised by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense, ruling that there was no legal error in the interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
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