US EditionDOJ to Assist Witnesses vs. Rody in ICC Trial
- On June 26, the DOJ confirmed it will assist ICC witnesses after the court requested support, including funding for travel to The Hague.
- The Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019 does not affect ICC jurisdiction over crimes from 2011 to 2019, prompting DOJ cooperation on witness protection.
- Remulla confirmed that three to four witnesses are under government protection, with financial aid provided for travel to The Hague, targeting those with limited resources.
- Lawyer Kristina Conti was pleasantly surprised, noting the DOJ's stance may encourage more EJK victims to come forward, potentially increasing witness cooperation and justice efforts.
- On September 23, the ICC will confirm charges against Duterte, with prosecutors urging rejection of his interim release, marking a key step in the trial process.
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PH aiding witnesses, not working with ICC
MALACAÑANG on Friday said the government was “not directly cooperating” with the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s pronouncement that the tribunal had requested its help to protect witnesses in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Justice (DOJ) was ready to help witnesses who would face not just the ICC…
Marcos admin provides witness protection to Duterte drug war victims
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Up to 4 drug war witnesses under protection after ICC request —SOJ Remulla
Three to four witnesses in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) are currently under government protection, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday.
DOJ heeds ICC ‘request’ to assist witnesses
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will extend financial support to witnesses who may be called to testify at former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial in connection with his drug war, after the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, had contacted the government […]...Keep on reading: DOJ heeds ICC ‘request’ to assist witnesses
ICC asks Philippines government: Protect witnesses vs Duterte
The International Criminal Court has asked the Philippine government to provide protection to witnesses who will testify against former president Rodrigo Duterte as he faces crimes against humanity charges in the Netherlands.
DOJ to assist witnesses vs. Rody in ICC trial
THE Department of Justice on Wednesday confirmed that the International Criminal Court has reached out and that the department will assist it in securing prosecution witnesses in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte who stands accused of crimes against humanity
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