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DOJ to Assist Witnesses vs. Rody in ICC Trial
- Former President Rodrigo Duterte is being held in The Hague as he undergoes trial related to the killings linked to his administration's anti-drug efforts.
- Duterte sought interim release on June 12 to a third ICC-member country, while the Office of the Prosecutor asked the ICC to reject this request on June 23 citing his defiant behavior.
- The Philippine government is actively safeguarding three to four witnesses who might provide testimony at Duterte's trial, offering protection through the Witness Protection Program and extending financial assistance, according to statements from the Department of Justice.
- Vice President Sara Duterte called for her father's release, highlighting his advanced age of 80, declining health, and the necessity of family support. She questioned the fairness of having a rule allowing interim release if it is not actually applied to someone in his situation.
- The ICC case involves killings that occurred between late 2011 and early 2019, with official figures indicating approximately 6,200 fatalities related to anti-drug operations, while human rights groups estimate the toll could be as high as 30,000; despite the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019, witness protection measures indicate continued government engagement with the tribunal.
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DOJ heeds ICC ‘request’ to assist witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will extend financial support to witnesses who may be called to testify at former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial in connection with his drug war, after the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, had contacted the government […]...Keep on reading: DOJ heeds ICC ‘request’ to assist witnesses
ICC asks Philippines government: Protect witnesses vs Duterte
The International Criminal Court has asked the Philippine government to provide protection to witnesses who will testify against former president Rodrigo Duterte as he faces crimes against humanity charges in the Netherlands.
DOJ to assist witnesses vs. Rody in ICC trial
THE Department of Justice on Wednesday confirmed that the International Criminal Court has reached out and that the department will assist it in securing prosecution witnesses in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte who stands accused of crimes against humanity
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