On the 20th, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court approved former Philippine President Duterte’s request to not attend the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for the 23rd. On the 18th, Duterte stated in a letter that he would be absent from the hearing and claimed that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction. The prosecution rejected the request on the 19th, stating that he should appear in court. The hearing will be held from the 23rd to the 27th. (CCTV News)
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The International Criminal Court approves former Philippine President Duterte's absence from the hearing on the 23rd
On the 20th, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court approved former Philippine President Duterte’s request to not attend the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for the 23rd. On the 18th, Duterte stated in a letter that he would be absent from the hearing and claimed that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction. The prosecution rejected the request on the 19th, stating that he should appear in court. The hearing will be held from the 23rd to the 27th. (CCTV News)