ABS-CBN
ICC unlikely to recognize Senate resolution for Duterte house arrest: lawyer
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has proposed that the Philippine government advocate for former President Rodrigo Duterte's interim release by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrange for his house arrest at the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands.
Cayetano stated that the Philippines can still enter into an agreement with the ICC for custody of Duterte at the embassy, even after withdrawing from the Rome Statute.
The proposed arrangement would allow the former president to be under house arrest or another suitable condition determined by the ICC, citing concerns about his deteriorating health, old age, and prolonged social isolation.
However, a lawyer representing victims of alleged killings in Duterte's drug war stated that the ICC is unlikely to recognize Cayetano's resolution, as it appears to interfere with ICC processes.
The lawyer also noted that the resolution appeared to have no proof of Duterte's medical status.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Malacañang has acknowledged a resolution filed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposing the interim release and house arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte at a Philippine embassy.
Read more →
Senators Robin Padilla, Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, and Christopher Go have filed a Senate resolution seeking house arrest for former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Read more →
Three party-list lawmakers have expressed skepticism that a Senate resolution can compel the International Criminal Court (ICC) to return former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippines.
Read more →
The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte has requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I to allow the submission of findings from a Senate committee hearing led by Senator Imee Marcos.
Read more →
The Philippine government has not yet received any official communication from Interpol regarding arrest warrants for individuals allegedly involved with former president Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court's (ICC) crimes against humanity case.
Read more →