Future ICC warrants of arrest to be enforced immediately – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — To prevent a repeat of the alleged escape of fugitive Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, future warrants of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against other alleged co-perpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte will be promptly enforced by law enforcement agencies, according to Malacañang. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Sunday said the executive branch wants forthcoming ICC warrants to be enforced “immediately,” following Supreme Court decisions and resolutions favoring the government’s position. “These (ICC arrest warrants) do not need to go through local courts,” Castro said an interview on dzMM, noting that Republic Act No. […]...

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