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Petition seeking former President Duterte’s release not moot, SC told
Kitty Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, argues that her petition for her father's release is not yet moot, despite his current custody with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
She stated in her response to the Department of Justice (DOJ) that Philippine officials should not be allowed to evade accountability by claiming the former president is no longer in their custody.
Allowing such a claim would reward illegal and unconstitutional actions and attempts to evade judicial review, she contended.
Duterte further asserted that Philippine officials could still be ordered to bring her father back to the Philippines from the ICC.
She also reiterated her stance that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over the Philippines due to the principle of complementarity.
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The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Supreme Court to bring the former leader back to the Philippines.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering conditions for the potential interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing the need for measures to ensure his appearance in court proceedings.
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The Philippine government, through Malacañang, maintains its non-cooperation stance with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's case.
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An ICC-accredited lawyer said former President Rodrigo Duterte's request for interim release is unlikely to be granted due to concerns about his potential flight risk and the risk of witness intimidation and evidence tampering.
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International law experts believe it is unlikely that former president Rodrigo Duterte will be brought back to the Philippines for trial, as he is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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