Why the Philippine Government Refuses to Cooperate with the ICC and What It Means for the Court’s Future
The Philippine government has reiterated its refusal to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has resumed its investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity committed during the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”. The government has claimed that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines, and that the investigation is an interference and an attack on …