The International Criminal Court is scheduled to conduct the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for implementing a deadly “war on drugs” during his administration.
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"Non-cooperation with the ICC, especially at this point, denies victims and the Filipino people the due process and justice that they have long sought."
“This ruling is important. It affirms that attempts to block arrest through last-minute petitions and technical maneuvers should not be used to frustrate justice."
“He was responsible for the command and direction of the whole PNP, including the utilisation of the PNP and its units and personnel,” the Chamber noted. “He also had the power to impose disciplinary sanctions and bore command responsibility for his subordinates.”
The judges are selected in consideration of the overall judicial workload of the Court, the workload and individual concerns of respective judges, their previous involvement in cases, experience and expertise.
“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
“It is sad that we can only see the glimpse of justice in the international court, instead here in the Philippines. We are hoping that not only Duterte, but all those who carried out the fake war on drugs, will be held accountable.”
“We have seen that our collective action can hold even the most powerful official, a former president, accountable."
"The successive legal losses of Duterte at the ICC should be an indicator that no one is buying Duterte's delaying tactics."
