Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III on Tuesday read the Miranda rights to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been placed in the custody of authorities after the International Criminal Court ordered his arrest.
The Miranda doctrine tells a suspect being arrested of his or her rights to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel.
According to Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon, authorities observed due process by reading the Miranda rights and ensuring that the former president’s dignity is protected.
“There is an existing warrant for his arrest issued by the ICC. If questions wish to be raised on the validity of the warrant, it should be raised before the court that issued it and not before the arresting officers implementing the same,” he said in a message to reporters.
“We are here only to ensure that the manner of arrest is done in accordance with the law,” he added.
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