The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has officially rejected the request by former Philippine President Duterte to waive his right to appear in court. The document states that Duterte has no valid reason for not attending the confirmation hearing. The prosecution argues that Duterte is fully capable of appearing in court and should not be allowed to “unilaterally avoid” the legal proceedings. On February 18, former President Duterte informed the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber in a letter that he intends to be absent from the confirmation hearing scheduled to begin on February 23. He insists that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over him. (CCTV News)
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The International Criminal Court rejects the request of former Philippine President Duterte to be absent from the hearing
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has officially rejected the request by former Philippine President Duterte to waive his right to appear in court. The document states that Duterte has no valid reason for not attending the confirmation hearing. The prosecution argues that Duterte is fully capable of appearing in court and should not be allowed to “unilaterally avoid” the legal proceedings. On February 18, former President Duterte informed the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber in a letter that he intends to be absent from the confirmation hearing scheduled to begin on February 23. He insists that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over him. (CCTV News)