【Breaking: ICC Appeals Chamber Rejects Duterte's Jurisdiction Challenge】The International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber has just ruled to uphold its jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, rejecting his request to halt the case concerning the drug war.
The legal proceedings will continue, which is very unfavorable for former President Duterte.
This ruling means the case will move forward, with the next crucial step being the court's decision on whether to confirm the charges and proceed to trial.
Chief Judge Carranza announced the ruling. The judges rejected four appeals filed by the defense, with one judge dissenting partially on the second ground.
Duterte's legal team challenged the argument that during the time of Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, when the Philippines had withdrawn from the Rome Statute, invoking the principle of "lex specialis" (special law) over general law was incorrect.
Duterte himself was absent from the appeal hearing on that day, represented instead by his legal counsel, lawyer Kaufman.
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