July 10, 2022
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) holds a status conference today in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to discuss key pre-trial matters, including the possible start date of the trial, evidence disclosure, witness protection, and the participation of victims in the proceedings.
Duterte has excused himself from attending the hearing after signing a waiver allowing his legal team to appear on his behalf.
Key matters expected to be discussed include:
• Possible trial schedule and pre-trial deadlines
• Number of witnesses and evidence to be presented by prosecutors
• Witness protection and security measures
• Possible use of recorded or video-linked testimonies
• Participation of victims in the case
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