The opening of the trial in the case of The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is scheduled for 30 November 2026.
Background: Following a request by the Office of the Prosecutor, the warrant of arrest against Mr Duterte was issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I as “Secret” on 7 March 2025 and reclassified as “Public” on 11 March 2025. On 12 March 2025, Mr Duterte was surrendered to the ICC. The initial appearance of Mr Duterte took place on 14 March 2025. The confirmation of charges hearing took place from 23 to 27 February 2026 before Pre-Trial Chamber I. On 23 April 2026, Pre-Trial Chamber I unanimously confirmed all the charges comprised of three counts of crimes against humanity brought by the Prosecution against Mr Duterte and committed him to trial before a Trial Chamber. On 24 April 2026, the ICC Presidency constituted Trial Chamber III, to be in charge of the Duterte case.
Picture: © ICC-CPI – 14 March 2025
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| Case information | English | View |
| Decision on the confirmation of charges against Mr Rodrigo Roa Duterte | English | View |
| Impormasyon kabahin sa rekord sa kaso | Cebuano | View |
| Impormasyon tungkol sa Rekord ng Kaso | Tagalog | View |
| Case Information Sheet | English | View |
