ICC has not confirmed arrest warrant vs Bato dela Rosa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has not confirmed the existence of an arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa, contrary to claims made by Ombudsman Jesus Remulla.

ICC assistant to counsel Kristina Conti explained that arrest warrants are typically kept confidential, and the ICC's regulations now mandate that they remain so until further proceedings.

Conti stated that the ICC will not comment on the warrant until the individual is surrendered to the court, meaning non-confirmation does not equate to non-existence.

She also suggested that authorities should carry out any arrest warrant in secret to maximize the chances of its implementation.

Upon issuance, arrest warrants are transmitted to relevant state parties and international organizations like Interpol, which is the only public way to confirm their existence due to confidentiality rules.