ICC Can Proceed with Dela Rosa Charges Without Arrest, Lawyer Says
The International Criminal Court (ICC) can proceed with the confirmation of charges against Philippine Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa even without his arrest, a lawyer for drug war victims said. Citing the case of Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, the lawyer suggested that if the senator remains at large, charges could be confirmed without a trial.
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