ICC Orders Prosecutors to Trim Witnesses, Evidence in Duterte Trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has directed prosecutors to reduce the number of witnesses and essential evidence in the trial against former President Rodrigo Duterte to streamline proceedings. The court cited the former president's health as a factor in aiming for a swift conclusion.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- ICC Trial Chamber Rejects Proposed Hearing Schedule for Duterte Trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber has rejected a proposed hearing arrangement for the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The chamber indicated a preference for continuous sittings over the usual schedule with breaks, aiming for a swifter trial process.
- ICC Trial Chamber Advises Prosecution to Reduce Witnesses in Duterte Case
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Trial Chamber has advised the prosecution to consider reducing the number of witnesses in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The prosecution had requested 193 hours for its presentation, prompting the court to urge for a swifter conclusion.
- ICC Judges Urged to Declare Duterte Fit for Trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has urged judges to declare former President Rodrigo Duterte fit for trial in his crimes against humanity case, citing expert panel reports that suggest he is capable of standing trial.