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Checked by Vera Files8 Apr 2022Philippines Crime and security

Salvador Panelo

“The International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity associated with President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: The ICC retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes covered by the Rome Statute that were committed in the Philippines while it was a state party to it from Nov. 1, 2011 until its withdrawal, which took effect on March 17,…

Checked by Vera Files7 Jan 2021Philippines Crime and security

Salvador Panelo

“The International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines or any of its officials because the country is not a member of the Rome Statute.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: Under Art. 127 of the Rome Statute, a State's withdrawal will "not affect any cooperation with the Court in connection with criminal investigations and proceedings" that were "commenced prior to the date on which the wi…