Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio emphasizes the importance of cooperation between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating the drug war. According to Carpio, cooperation is essential for Duterte to present his side and prove his innocence.
The Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019 raised questions about its obligations to the ICC. However, citing a Supreme Court decision, Carpio argues that since the alleged crimes occurred while the country was an ICC member state, it remains obligated to cooperate with the tribunal’s investigation.
Carpio also touched on the issue of implementing an arrest warrant from the ICC in the Philippines. He acknowledged that this is a new and complex matter that requires careful consideration.
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