Senate Leadership Draws the Line: Arrests Off-Limits Inside, But Outside the Senate, the Law Prevails
Senate President Vicente Sotto III reaffirmed on Saturday that no senator may be arrested within the Senate, citing the institution’s dignity and courtesy. This comes amid circulating reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, a key implementer of the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
ICC Warrants Could Go Directly to Law Enforcement, DFA Clarifies Amid Dela Rosa Reports
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Saturday that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be sent directly to law enforcement agencies, rather than being routed through embassies or other government offices.