ICC Requests Extension of Deadline for Disclosure of Arrest Warrant Materials in Duterte Case

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has submitted a request to extend the deadline for disclosure of arrest warrant materials and withhold witness identities in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces charges of crime against humanity. The Prosecution cited good cause to extend the deadline for disclosure of arrest warrant materials to July 1, 2025, and to withhold witness identities until June 20, 2025. This request is part of the ongoing proceedings against Duterte, who was arrested by the Philippine government and surrendered to the ICC on March 12, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• The ICC's Office of the Prosecutor has requested an extension of the deadline for disclosure of arrest warrant materials in the case against Rodrigo Duterte to July 1, 2025.
• The Prosecution has also requested to withhold witness identities until June 20, 2025, citing good cause for the extension.
• The Prosecution emphasized that they are making every effort to conduct investigative activities in a way that will not affect the disclosure process or the confirmation of charges proceedings.
• Duterte faces charges of crime against humanity, specifically murder, torture, and rape, for alleged crimes committed in the Philippines between November 1, 2011, and March 16, 2019.
• The ICC has previously stated that it has at least 421 documents, nine photos, and nearly 16 hours of audio and video files as evidence against Duterte.
• The confirmation of charges hearing against Duterte is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

Statistics:

• 421 documents: The number of documents the ICC has as evidence against Duterte.
• 9 photos: The number of photos the ICC has as evidence against Duterte.
• 16 hours: The amount of audio and video files the ICC has as evidence against Duterte.
• Jul 1, 2025: The extended deadline for disclosure of arrest warrant materials.
• Jun 20, 2025: The deadline for withholding witness identities.
• Mar 7, 2025: The date the ICC issued a warrant of arrest against Duterte, which was later reclassified as public on Mar 11, 2025.
• Sep 23, 2025: The scheduled date for the confirmation of charges hearing against Duterte.

Sources:

• "ICC prosecutor in Duterte case on leave amid sexual misconduct probe"
• READ: "Videos photos 8000 pages more evidence vs Duterte"
• READ: "Arrest warrant The Office of the Prosecution of the ICC previously said it applied for an arrest warrant against Duterte for 'the crimes against humanity of murder, torture and rape' on February 10."
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