ICC: Courtroom, not media, is proper forum for Duterte case
The British judge reminded all lawyers involved in the proceedings to exercise caution when discussing the case or court rulings with the media.
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ICC sets Duterte trial rules, charges to be read Nov. 30
In a decision dated June 19, ICC Trial Chamber III outlined the structure of the trial, guidelines on the presentation of evidence, order of witness questioning, protective measures, and rules on the public disclosure of records during the proceedings.
ICC allows unnamed person to visit Duterte
In a seven-page decision dated June 11, ICC Trial Chamber III authorized Duterte to communicate with the person, whose identity was redacted from the public version of the ruling, subject to monitoring and other conditions previously imposed by the court.
Up to 70 witnesses to testify vs Duterte as ICC trial starts Nov. 30
ICC prosecutor and senior trial lawyer Julian Nicholls disclosed that they intend to present 60 to 70 witnesses against Duterte, including around 31 insider witnesses who allegedly have direct knowledge of how the crimes were planned and carried out.
Duterte won’t attend first status conference at ICC
The status conference will tackle administrative matters related to the trial against Duterte, including the date to start trial, use of anticipated evidence, languages to be used during proceedings, victims’ participation, and the submission of trial briefs.
ICC orders disclosure of Duterte’s new counsel, grants Kaufman’s withdrawal
The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III has ordered the disclosure of the name of the new lawyer who will represent former president Rodrigo Duterte in his trial for crimes against humanity. At the same time, the chamber approved the request of lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman to withdraw from the case.
Kaufman to ICC: Order Registry to submit report on Duterte detention situation
Nicholas Kaufman, counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte until May 7, had asked the Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court to order the Registry to submit its observations based on video footage and documentation at the detention center. This is to support his argument that circumstances have changed that merit reconsideration of Duterte’s request for interim release.
ICC appoints judges for Duterte’s full-blown trial
In a decision dated April 24, a day after all charges against Duterte were confirmed, the ICC Presidency appointed British Judge Joanna Korner, South Korean Judge Keebong Paek, and French Judge Nicolas Guillou to the chamber.
Duterte to stay put in detention as ICC rejects his appeal vs. jurisdiction ruling
The ICC’s Appeals Chamber, composed of five judges, affirmed by majority vote the Oct. 23 decision of its Pre-Trial Chamber I that the court has legal power over drug war killings committed when the Philippines was still a member of the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC.
Duterte seeks to skip ICC ruling on jurisdiction appeal
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber to excuse him from attending the reading of the judgment on his appeal challenging the tribunal's jurisdiction.
