ICC finds no basis on PH govt’s arguments, reiterates probe
ICC finds no basis on PH govt’s arguments, reiterates probe
By Anne Marxze D. Umil
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan rejected the arguments presented by the Philippine government in its request not to proceed with the investigation on the drug-related killings under President Duterte’s administration and the Davao Death Squad.
Last Sept. 8, the Philippine government through Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra asked the Pre-Trial Chamber to deny Khan’s request to resume the probe on the killings in the Philippines.
The Philippine government asserted that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines, that the alleged murder incidents do not constitute crimes against humanity and that the case filed in the ICC are already being investigated by the local courts.
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