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Supreme Court rejects plea to stop Duterte’s arrest, ICC cooperation
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald Dela Rosa have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Philippine government from cooperating with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation.
Their petition also requested a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a writ of preliminary injunction to prevent any government assistance to the ICC, including the enforcement of arrest warrants.
However, the SC has decided not to issue an immediate TRO, stating that the petitioners failed to establish a "clear and unmistakable right" for its issuance.
The SC has directed the respondents to comment on the petition within 10 days.
Duterte was arrested based on a warrant from the ICC and a request from Interpol.
The petitioners also sought the immediate release of individuals connected with the ICC investigation.
Lawyer Israelito Torreon filed a separate petition for certiorari with a request for a TRO, asking for Duterte's immediate release.
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