MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will not be able to defend himself amid allegations of crimes against humanity in connection with his drug war if he will refuse to cooperate with a possible investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
This was according to Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who said that Duterte’s non-recognition of the ICC will not stop the court from proceeding with its investigation.
“He cannot defend himself if he would not cooperate… If it (ICC) proceeds with the investigation, what will President Duterte do? Will he appeal and defend himself — which is the logical thing to do? But there is also a situation where he s…
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