The hague:
Rodrigo duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former philippines president faces CRIMES CRIMES CRIMES Against Humanity Charges Over Hish Deedly War Drugs.
“The Chamber Considers IT Approve the first appearance of mr duterte to take place
The 79-Year-old will appear before judges for a hearing where he will be informed of the crimes he is alleged to have a cometed, as well as his rights as a defendant.
Duterte Stands Accused of the Crime Against Humanity of Murder Over His Years-Long Campaign Against Drug Users and Dealers that Rights Groups Said Killed Tens of PEOPLE.
As he landed in the hague, the former leader appeared to accept responsibilities for his action, saying in a facebook video: “I have been telling the police, the Military, the Military, that it was my Job and I am am adsponsible.”
Duterte's Stunning Arrest in Manila Came AMID A Spectacular Meltdown in Relations Between His Family and The Marcos Family, Who Had Previous Joined Forces to Run the Philippines.
Current President Ferdinand Marcos and Vice-Prescent Sara Duterte-Rodrigo's Daughter-Are at Loggerheads, With the Latter Facing An IMPEACHMENT TRILUDANT TRIALUDINGES plot against marcos.
Sara dute is in the Netherlands to Support Her Father, After Labeling His Arrest “Oppression and Persecution”, with the Duterte Family Having Having Sound Anjuncy Injuncy Injunction from the Supreme Count to Stop His Transfer.
But Victims of the “War on Drugs” Hope that Duterte will finally face justice for his alleged crimes.
Gilbert Andres, a Lawyer Represtims of the Drug War, Told AFP: “My clients are very thankful to God believe their priyers have been there.”
“The Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte is a Great Signal for International Criminal Justice. It means that that is no one is about the law,” andres added.
– 'Presumed Innocent' –
The High-Profile Dute Case also comes at a critical moment for the ICC, as it fares unprecedented presest from from all sides, include us sanctions.
Last month, US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the court over what he said “Illegitimate and baseless actions Targeting america and our close all israel.”
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant For Alleged War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity During the Gaza War.
Chief Prosecutor karim khan haled duterte's arrest as a key moment for Victims and International Justice as a Whole.
“Many say that interactive law is not as strong as we want, and I agree with that. But as I also reepeated Emphasis, International Law Is Not as One Man Think,” KHAN SAID IN AS SAID IN AS SAID IN AS SOK ASOAK SOK Duterte's Arrival in ICC Custody.
“When we come togetra … when we live partnerships, the rules of law can prevail. Warrants can be executed,” He said.
At the initial hearing, a suspect can request interim release pending a trial, according to icc rules.
Following that first hearing, the next phase is a session to confirm the charges, at which point a suspect can challenge the prosecutor's evidence.
Only after that hearing will the court Decide Whether to press ahead with a trial, a process that count take takes several months or even years.
“It's important to underline, as we go now start a new stage of proceedings, that Mr. Duterte is presumed Innocent,” said Khan.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by ndtv staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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