MANILA, Philippines – Between now and the scheduled confirmation of charges hearing on September 23, there will be a lot of intense paperwork from the prosecution and the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Meanwhile, Duterte will learn what it’s like to be in partial solitude inside the world-class Scheveningen prison of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It’s partial because he will have regular access to doctors, consular officers, lawyers, and even a spiritual adviser if he wants. Family visitations will be given priority.
Outside prison, Prosecutor Karim Khan’s evidence will be tested under a higher standard, while witnesses and victims prepare for their logistics, safety, and insurance against impunity.
Here’s a breakdown of the things you need to know before both the ICC prosecutor and Duterte hurdle their first big test.
These articles will provide a more complete picture:
- What to expect in the 6 months before Duterte’s ICC pre-trial
- Duterte’s fight is now in the ICC. What are his chances there?
- Q&A with Duterte’s lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman on plans, prospects
- In ICC jail, crimes against humanity suspects like Duterte crave native food
- Police ‘one time, big time’ ops in Bulacan, Caloocan part of ICC case
- Bato in The Hague? If ICC issues new arrest warrant, how long will it take?
- Duterte in The Hague: Medialdea ill, Kaufman prepares ‘strong defense’
– Rappler.com