ICC Victims' Lawyers Seek Use of Recorded Testimony to Spare Witness From Reliving Trauma

‘Don’t traumatize witness vs Duterte’

Lawyers representing drug war victims have asked the International Criminal Court  to limit a witness’ time in court to “safeguard their psychological well-being.”

Victims’ lawyers ask ICC to limit questioning of traumatized witness in Duterte trial

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer November 11, 2026 Lawyers representing victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to limit the time […]

ICC victims' lawyers seek use of recorded testimony to spare witness from reliving trauma

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers representing victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte have asked judges to admit a witness' previously recorded testimony, saying this would spare her from repeatedly recounting traumatic experiences while preserving the defense's right to question her.In a filing dated Nov. 10, the Common Legal Representatives of the Victims (CLRV) supported the prosecution's reque…

Victims' lawyers urge ICC to limit questioning time for traumatized witness

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - As the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III decides which witness testimonies to admit in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the victims" legal representatives are urging judges to limit the questioning time for one witness to protect her psychological well-being.