International Criminal Court denies Duterte defense request for new expert report

ICC rejects Duterte bid for expert report on risk factors

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has denied the request of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent expert report on his risk factors under the Rome Statute.

International Criminal Court denies Duterte defense request for new expert report

MANILA, Philippines—Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court has rejected a request from the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte for a new expert report on his fitness and potential flight risk.In a decision dated January 7, 2026, the three-judge panel ruled that the court-appointed medical panel already fulfilled its mandate and that no further assessment was necessary.Duterte’s lawyers filed an urgent motion on December 19,…

ICC Rejects Duterte Camp's Request for Additional Report on Former President's Health

Duterte’s Lawyer Asks ICC To Order Medical Experts for Additional Report on Former President’s Medical Condition ICC – The International Criminal Court rejected the request of the camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an additional report over his health. The ICC rejected the appeal of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte for an interim release last ... Read more The post ICC Rejects Duterte Camp’s Request for Additional Report on Former Presiden…