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Duterte required to physically attend trial - ICC
MANILA, Philippines – International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner reminded defense counsel Peter Haynes of the mandatory daily in-person courtroom attendance of former President Rodrigo Duterte once trial begins on November 30. Korner told the defense that while the Chamber has the discretion to grant temporary leaves during preliminary proceedings, international statutory framework mandates the continuous physical presence of the accused once trial proceedings formally opens. “Once the actual trial starts, we will expect attendance on a daily basis,” Judge Korner emphasized to the defense regarding the former president’s trial schedule. Duterte is facing charges of crimes […]...Keep on reading: Duterte required to physically attend trial - ICC
MANILA, Philippines – International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner reminded defense counsel Peter Haynes of the mandatory daily in-person courtroom attendance of former President Rodrigo Duterte once trial begins on November 30. Korner told the defense that while the Chamber has the discretion to grant temporary leaves during preliminary proceedings, international statutory framework mandates the continuous physical presence of the accused once trial proceedings formally opens. “Once the actual trial starts, we will expect attendance on a daily basis,” Judge Korner emphasized to the defense regarding the former president’s trial schedule. Duterte is facing charges of crimes […]...
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