MANILA, Philippines — The request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for judicial authorization to probe the crimes against humanity case filed against President Rodrigo Duterte in his controversial war on illegal drugs is “legally erroneous” and “politically motivated,” Malacaang said Tuesday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the request is legally erroneous because the ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines since the country withdrew from the international court in 2019.
The institution is also barred by the principle of complementarity and the probe is not “pursuant or in aid of substantial justice.”
“I believe the decision to move forwa…
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