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ICC denies victims’ request for use of Tagalog in opening statements in Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the request of the victims’ counsel to use Tagalog in some parts of their opening statements in the trial against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner on Monday, Nov. 2, ruled that English will be the language used throughout the ICC trial, which is scheduled to open on Nov. 30. Citing the Rome Statute’s requirements, Korner said “while we understand that you want the victims to relate to what is being said…I’m afraid, as I say, for a number of reasons, we’re going to follow what the Rome Statute […]...Keep on reading: ICC denies victims’ request for use of Tagalog in opening statements in Duterte trial
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the request of the victims’ counsel to use Tagalog in some parts of their opening statements in the trial against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner on Monday, Nov. 2, ruled that English will be the language used throughout the ICC trial, which is scheduled to open on Nov. 30. Citing the Rome Statute’s requirements, Korner said “while we understand that you want the victims to relate to what is being said…I’m afraid, as I say, for a number of reasons, we’re going to follow what the Rome Statute […]...
Keep on reading: ICC denies victims’ request for use of Tagalog in opening statements in Duterte trial
Keep on reading: ICC denies victims’ request for use of Tagalog in opening statements in Duterte trial
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