LIVE UPDATES: ICC rules on jurisdiction over Duterte | April 22

MANILA, Philippines – On April 22, the International Criminal Court (ICC) renders its judgment on the jurisdiction challenge of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Key developments expected from today’s judgment:

• If the Appeals Chamber affirms the Pre-Trial Chamber’s (PTC) ruling that the ICC has jurisdiction, the case will proceed to the next stage.
• The next step would be the confirmation of charges under Article 61 of the Rome Statute, where the PTC will decide whether there are “substantial grounds to believe” that Duterte committed the alleged crimes. This decision is expected on April 28, or 60 days after the confirmation hearing.
• A confirmation of jurisdiction would also uphold the validity of Duterte’s ongoing detention under ICC rules.
• However, if the Appeals Chamber overturns the PTC decision due to errors of fact, law, or procedure, it may either terminate the proceedings or remand the case to the PTC for further review under Article 83 of the Rome Statute and Rule 158 of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence.

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The Appeals Chamber has affirmed the jurisdiction of the ICC over the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

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The ICC Appeals Chamber has asked the prosecution, counsel of drug war victims, to further explain their stance on the issue of jurisdiction.

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May 3 , 2025 – 05:52 AM

The defense pointed out that the prosecution has “systematically confused jurisdiction and the preconditions to the exercise of jurisdiction.”

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the ICC to allow him to skip the open-court judgment on his appeal challenging the court’s jurisdiction over his case.

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ICC’s jurisdiction on Duterte to be determined on April 22

April 2 , 2026 – 06:14 PM

The ICC will present its judgment on April 22 on the appeal of former President Rodrigo Duterte challenging the chamber’s jurisdiction.

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WATCH: ICC rules on Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal vs jurisdiction

April 22 , 2026 – 03:28 PM

The International Criminal Court on April 22 issues its ruling on Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal questioning the jurisdiction of the ICC.

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