“Working democracy stops ICC from probing a country”
Christopher “Bong” Go
Senator. In a media interview. Claim dated 30 Nov 2023.
FactRakers rated thisMisleading
What FactRakers found
The Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, makes no mention of democracy, lawlessness and dictatorship as requirements to suspend or warrant an investigation
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
Christopher “Bong” Go (Senator) made this claim around 30 November 2023. FactRakers (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 4 December 2023, 4 days later. Its rating was “Misleading”.
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