Duterte defense seeks tighter rules on evidence, witness handling in ICC trial
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Duterte defense seeks tighter rules on evidence, witness handling in ICC trial
Duterte’s defense team has asked the ICC to revise trial procedures, seeking stricter rules on evidence, witness testimony and disclosures in the crimes against humanity of murder case tied to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign.
ICC defense seeks trial safeguards in Duterte drug war case
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte filed submissions Friday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) urging judges to adopt tighter rules governing evidence and witness testimony as the court prepares for his trial on charges related to the country's anti-drug campaign.The nine-page filing, submitted by lead counsel Peter Haynes KC ahead of a court-imposed deadline, proposed six amendments to the procedural frame…
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