Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán

Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect Lawmakers in Hungary have voted overwhelmingly for the country to remain a member of the international criminal court, reversing a decision made by the previous government of Viktor Orbán. Wednesday’s vote came days before the country was poised to become the only EU member state not to recognise the jurisdiction of the global tribunal, which aims to prosecute those accused of war crimes,...

By Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent

Philippines: New inquiry launched into Duterte-era drug war

A former ICC judge and a Catholic bishop will lead the new EJK Truth Commission looking into the bloody anti-drug campaign under Rodrigo Duterte. The former Philippines' president is set to face trial in November.

Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC trial to start on November 30

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders between 2013 and 2018 during his so-called “war on drugs”. The 81-year-old will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world’s worst...

By Agence France-Presse

Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings

ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity - The Straits Times

ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity  The Straits Times

Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial to start on November 30

Unlike all hearings so far where he has been absent, Rodrigo Duterte is mandated to appear at November's trials physically

By Jairo Bolledo

Jude Acidre: No to online voting for senator-judges in VP Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judges should be physically present during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, particularly during voting, because the gravity of the proceedings requires full attention and direct observation of witnesses. House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chair Jude Acidre made the statement as senators debated a proposal allowing remote

By mareyes

ICC trial: Up to 70 witnesses eyed vs Duterte

As many as 70 witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterte may be presented during his coming trial for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.

By Janvic Mateo