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Palace Insists Duterte’s ICC Transfer Lawful Amid ‘Kidnapping’ Claim
Duterte cites alleged kidnapping, sovereignty violation, and frailty in waiving ICC hearing attendance; lawyers to challenge prosecution evidence on his behalf.
- Former President Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to appear next week at the International Criminal Court hearing starting February 23, refusing to recognise ICC jurisdiction.
- Under ICC rules, three judges will hear evidence to evaluate whether prosecutors' case against Duterte, covering incidents from his time as mayor and president, proceeds to trial.
- ICC-Accredited Filipino lawyer Kristina Conti is one of the accredited counsel to guide proceedings, with prosecutors' filing listing 78 victims and incidents, and HRW citing over 12,000 deaths, including 2,500 linked to police.
- Human Rights Watch said the hearing is a critical first step as the ICC could send Duterte's case to trial if prosecutors present strong evidence, while victims and victims' families seek accountability.
- Philippine officials urged waiting for the Supreme Court to resolve pending habeas corpus petitions before taking arrest steps, with the OSG saying Duterte's surrender complied with law and re-entered its appearance to oppose the pleas.
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Duterte wants to waive right to attend ICC hearing
Saying he does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, former president Rodrigo Duterte has requested the waiver of his right to attend the upcoming ICC confirmation of charges hearings next week.
Duterte refuses to recognize ICC jurisdiction, to skip confirmation of charges hearings
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to attend the International Criminal Court"s (ICC) hearings on the confirmation of charges against him next week in connection with his war on illegal drugs.
In the Public Square: The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – After a five-month delay, the confirmation of charges hearing on the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court will finally begin on February 23. What will happen at this hearing? And in a court setting that emphasizes the role and participation in the process of alleged victims, will the hearing allow us to hear them? It’s a heavy news week ahead, literally history in the making. To …
ICC hearing over former Philippines president a critical step toward justice, rights groups says
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) first major hearing in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is a critical first step toward ensuring justice for victims of his War on Drugs, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday. The pre-trial proceedings are set for February 23-27. Three judges will hear evidence and evaluate whether prosecutors pose a strong enough case to move ahead to trial on one or more of the charges. A…
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