The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally transmitted the full record of proceedings in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to its presidency, marking a key procedural step following the confirmation of charges in the high-profile crimes against humanity case.

In a document dated April 24, 2026, the ICC Registry confirmed that it had received the complete case file, including the “Decision on the confirmation of charges against Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte” issued on April 23 by the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I.

The transmission was issued from The Hague, Netherlands, where the court is headquartered.

The submitted records include indexes of filings, hearing transcripts, and evidentiary materials presented during pre-trial proceedings. However, court documents also noted that several annexes remain classified and are accessible only to the ICC Presidency at this stage.

The Presidency of the ICC, currently led by Judge Tomoko Akane and composed of three judges, is responsible for overseeing the administration of the court. It is expected to take further procedural steps, including the constitution of a Trial Chamber that will handle the next phase of the case.

The proceedings form part of the ICC’s ongoing investigation into the situation in the Philippines, which has focused on alleged human rights violations linked to the government’s anti-drug campaign.

With the confirmation of all charges completed at the pre-trial level, the case now advances toward trial preparations, where judges will evaluate the evidence and determine whether criminal liability under international law can be established.