ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte
Al Jazeera
Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to hold a hearing to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity over his deadly antidrug crackdown.
The four-day “confirmation of charges” hearing, which will start at 09:00 GMT on Monday, will determine whether there is enough evidence against Duterte to proceed to a formal trial.
The 80-year-old former leader, however, will not be present at the hearing in The Hague after the court granted a defence request to waive his right to appear, despite judges ruling that he was fit to take part.
Following the hearing, the judges will have 60 days to issue a written decision.
The case marks a reversal of fortune for Duterte, who has repeatedly cursed the ICC, and offers families of victims and survivors of his bloody six-year war on drugs a chance at justice.
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