Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has filed a petition for habeas corpus to secure his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte’s, release from confinement and detention. The petition, which also seeks certiorari and prohibition, was submitted by Attorney Harry Roque on Wednesday.
This legal move aims to challenge the lawfulness of Duterte’s detention, which was prompted by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant. The ICC has been investigating Duterte’s involvement in the alleged extrajudicial killings during his presidency.
The petition for habeas corpus is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Duterte’s arrest and the ICC’s investigation. It remains to be seen how the court will rule on this petition and what implications it may have for Duterte’s case.
