Duterte's temporary release request denied, does he still have a chance to leave the detention center?
On November 28, the International Criminal Court ruled to reject the temporary release request submitted by Duterte's defense team - which means that Duterte will continue to be detained in a detention center in The Hague, waiting for possible trial procedures.
Probably in September this year, Duterte's defense team submitted a temporary release application to the International Criminal Court, requesting Duterte's release on the grounds of "poor health condition," but was rejected by the International Criminal Court.
After the International Criminal Court announced its ruling, the Philippine Democratic Party, which Duterte originally belonged to, issued a statement, accusing the International Criminal Court of using Duterte as a "scapegoat" to shift public attention in the Philippines from government corruption scandals - implying that Marcos is behind it.
Looking at the current actions of Duterte's defense team, besides being acquitted, there are only two ways for Duterte to leave the detention center in The Hague: challenging the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, and submitting new evidence that can prove Duterte's deteriorating health condition.
However, considering the failure of the temporary release application, it is very unlikely for Duterte to leave the detention center in the short term. The trial process alone will take several years.
Previously, some analysts pointed out that the real purpose of Marcos sending Duterte "to The Hague" was to use the long and complex judicial procedures of the International Criminal Court to hold him back, thus giving Marcos time to strike against Duterte's forces.
From the progress of Duterte's case and changes in the political situation in the Philippines, Marcos's move has only succeeded halfway: he failed to foresee that his own camp would lose in the midterm elections this year, and the outbreak of the flood control project corruption scandal - now, Marcos is also entangled in troubles.
Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1850126183852227/
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