FACTBOX: What is the International Criminal Court?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of responsibility for the war crime of illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. In its first warrant for Ukraine, the ICC called for Putin’s arrest on suspicion of unlawful deportation of children and unlawful transfer of people from the territory […] The post FACTBOX: What is the International Criminal Court? appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Any attempt to arrest Putin would be declaration of war on Russia, ally says
MOSCOW — Any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the Kremlin chief would amount to a declaration of war against Russia, his ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. The ICC issued an arrest warrant on Friday, accusing Putin of the war crime of illegally deporting […] The post Any attempt to arrest Putin would be declaration of war on Russia, ally says appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Philippines taps foreign lawyer in ICC drug war probe
The Philippine government has hired international lawyer Sarah Bafadhel to help in the state’s bid to stop the resumption of the drug war probe of the International Criminal Court......»»
De Lima: PH should rejoin ICC after Putin ‘development’
MANILA, Philippines — The arrest order issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian President Vladimir Putin should prompt the Philippines to rejoin the international body, detained former Sen. Leila de Lima said on Sunday, March 19, 2023. “This development ought to press (the) Philippine government to consider resumption of ICC membership. That will […] The post De Lima: PH should rejoin ICC after Putin ‘development’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Don’t rush us’
The International Criminal Court has ordered the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for the war crime of illegally deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine......»»
Biden says Putin committed war crimes, calls ICC arrest warrant ‘justified’
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly committed war crimes and the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for him was justified. The ICC earlier on Friday called for Putin’s arrest on suspicion of unlawful deportation of children and unlawful transfer of people from Ukraine […] The post Biden says Putin committed war crimes, calls ICC arrest warrant ‘justified’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
But will Putin ever be arrested and put on trial?
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken the major step of issuing an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. But does this mean that the Russian president — accused of the war crime of deporting children — is really ever likely to stand trial in The Hague? ICC member […] The post But will Putin ever be arrested and put on trial? appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Kremlin: ICC warrants outrageous and unacceptable, but null and void for us
The Kremlin said Friday that an arrest warrant for war crimes issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague against Russian President Vladimir Putin was outrageous but meaningless with respect to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia found the very questions raised by the ICC “outrageous and unacceptable” but noted that Russia, […] The post Kremlin: ICC warrants outrageous and unacceptable, but null and void for us appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
SolGen to ICC: Don’t rush us on drug probes
The International Criminal Court is rushing the Philippine government into prosecuting suspects in the killing of thousands of alleged drug offenders in the so-called war on drugs of the previous Duterte administration, according to Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra......»»
Philippines highlights loopholes in ICC pre-trial of drug war
After failing to stop the International Criminal Court from proceeding with its probe on the bloody war on drugs of the previous Duterte administration, the government is now highlighting the “legal errors” of the court’s pre-trial chamber as part of its appeals strategy......»»
Philippines appeals ICC resumption of drug war probe
The Philippines has asked the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber to reverse the authorization issued by the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber for its prosecutors to resume investigation into the Duterte administration’s drug war......»»
EJK victims’ kin have right to face ICC – lawyer
A lawyer for the families whose kin were killed during the Duterte administration’s drug war is opposing the Office of the Solicitor General move to stop them from formally objecting to the government’s efforts to block International Criminal Court prosecutors from investigating the country......»»
‘Allowing ICC probe shows Philippine commitment to HR’
Citing the “continuing” extrajudicial killings in the country, members of the European Parliament said yesterday that allowing the International Criminal Court to investigate the Philippines’ drug war is the “perfect way” to cooperate and demonstrate human rights commitment......»»
Welcoming ICC probe will show Philippines commitment to human rights — EU lawmakers
While there appears to be an improvement in the state of human rights under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., visiting members of the European Parliament said that allowing the International Criminal Court to conduct its probe would be the “perfect way” for the government to signal its full commitment to human rights......»»
Bato tussles with Europe parliamentarians on ICC
Visiting lawmakers from the European Union got some pushback from senators on the move of the International Criminal Court to investigate the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, as Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa drew from historical wounds inflicted on the Philippines to deny foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs......»»
Philippine senators, EU lawmakers talk human rights, ICC in ‘intense’ meeting
Philippine senators and European Union lawmakers met to discuss human rights issues in the country, including the investigation by the International Criminal Court into the alleged killings in the “war on drugs” which supposedly turned the talks “intense.”.....»»
Remulla sa ICC: Sa halip na PH drug war, drug cartel imbestigahan!
MANILA, Philippines- Kinuwestiyon ni Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla nitong Martes kung bakit iniimbestigahan ng International Criminal Court (ICC) ang Philippine drug war at hindi ang drug cartels. “Kung talagang nais ng ICC na mag imbestiga, bakit hindi nila imbestigahan ‘yung mga drug cartel na sumisira sa ating bansa. Kaya tayo naman ay nagkakaroon ng […] The post Remulla sa ICC: Sa halip na PH drug war, drug cartel imbestigahan! appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Senate resolution filed vs ICC probe
Senators have filed resolutions strongly opposing the International Criminal Court move to proceed with its probe on former president Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity committed in his administration’s war on drugs......»»
Estrada: ICC interference violation of PH sovereignty
MANILA-Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte is violation of the country's sovereignty as it also violates what the ICC states in the Rome Statute.Estrada, on Monday filed Senate Resoluti.....»»
Jinggoy Estrada – who concurred in ICC treaty – wants Senate to oppose tribunal’s probe
During the 15th Congress, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was among the 17 senators who voted for the concurrence of the Senate to the Rome Statute, the treaty that created the International Criminal Court, alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»
Fact check: ICC can t oust Marcos from presidency
The International Criminal Court cannot summarily oust President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as the Philippines effectively left the ICC in 2019 and there were no previous cases filed against him, contrary to a claim by a Facebook blogger......»»