International Criminal Court Proceedings Against Rodrigo Duterte

International Law

This document outlines the case information sheet for the Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC). It details the alleged crimes against humanity, the timeline of investigations and judicial developments, the issuance and execution of an arrest warrant, Mr. Duterte's surrender and initial appearance, and the confirmation of charges hearing. It also mentions victim participation and the composition of the Pre-Trial Chamber.

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This study set covers International Law through 18 practice questions. This document outlines the case information sheet for the Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC). It details the alleged crimes against humanity, the timeline of investigations and judicial developments, the issuance and execution of an arrest warrant, Mr. Duterte's surrender and initial appearance, and the confirmation of charges hearing. It also mentions victim participation and the composition of the Pre-Trial Chamber. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is the case number for The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte?

A ICC-01/21-01/25
B ICC-02/22-03/26
C ICC-01/20-01/24
D ICC-03/23-02/27

2 What crimes against humanity is Rodrigo Roa Duterte suspected of?

A Murder and attempted murder
B Torture and rape
C Enslavement and forced labor
D Genocide and ethnic cleansing

3 Between what dates are the alleged crimes believed to have been committed?

A 1 November 2011 and 16 March 2019
B 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2018
C 15 September 2015 and 10 March 2020
D 20 May 2011 and 20 March 2019

4 When did Rodrigo Roa Duterte surrender to ICC custody?

A 12 March 2025
B 7 March 2025
C 14 March 2025
D 11 March 2025

5 What was the initial date scheduled for the confirmation of charges hearing?

A 23 February 2026
B 14 March 2025
C 8 September 2025
D 26 January 2026

6 What was Rodrigo Roa Duterte's nationality at the time of the alleged crimes?

A National of the Republic of the Philippines
B Dual national of the Philippines and another country
C No specific nationality mentioned
D National of the United States

7 Which of the following was NOT a function held by Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the time of the alleged crimes, according to the text?

A Senator of the Philippines
B President of the Philippines
C Mayor of Davao City
D Vice Mayor of Davao City

8 What is the alleged role of the Davao Death Squad ('DDS') in Count 1 of the alleged crimes?

A Carried out murders in or around Davao City during the Mayoral period
B Were victims of murder during the Presidential period
C Operated in barangay clearance operations
D Assisted in the arrest of High-Value Targets

9 When did the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC request authorization to initiate an investigation?

A 24 May 2021
B 14 June 2021
C 15 September 2021
D 18 July 2023

10 What event led to the temporary suspension of investigative activities in July 2023?

A The Philippine authorities' request for deferral
B A judgment by the ICC Appeals Chamber
C The withdrawal of the Philippines from the ICC
D The surrender of Rodrigo Roa Duterte

11 When did the Philippines deposit a written notification of withdrawal from the ICC Statute?

A 17 March 2018
B 17 March 2019
C 1 November 2011
D 24 May 2021

12 When did the ICC's withdrawal of the Philippines from the Statute take effect?

A 17 March 2019
B 17 March 2018
C 1 November 2011
D 16 March 2019

13 What did the ICC Appeals Chamber confirm in its judgment on 18 July 2023?

A The Chamber's decision granting authorization to resume the investigation
B The Philippine authorities' request for deferral
C The temporary suspension of investigative activities
D The Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC Statute

14 What was the initial classification of the arrest warrant against Mr. Duterte when it was issued?

A Secret
B Public
C Confidential
D Restricted

15 When was the arrest warrant against Mr. Duterte reclassified as 'Public'?

A 11 March 2025
B 7 March 2025
C 10 February 2025
D 12 March 2025

16 How did Mr. Duterte appear at his initial appearance hearing?

A Via video link from the ICC Detention Centre
B In person before the Pre-Trial Chamber
C Through his legal representatives only
D Via audio recording

17 What was the primary reason for the Defence's request for an indefinite adjournment of the confirmation of charges hearing?

A Alleging that Mr Duterte is not fit to stand trial
B Claiming insufficient evidence from the Prosecution
C Requesting more time for victim participation
D Disputing the jurisdiction of the ICC

18 On what date did Pre-Trial Chamber I find Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte fit to take part in pre-trial proceedings?

A 26 January 2026
B 8 September 2025
C 23 February 2026
D 14 March 2025

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