PORMAL nang haharap si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa International Criminal Court (ICC) sa The Hague, Netherlands, Biyernes ng hapon (Biyernes ng gabi sa Pilipinas), para sa initial pre-trial hearing para sa mga kasong crimes against humanity kaugnay sa kanyang war on drugs noong panahon ng kanyang administrasyon.
“Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s initial appearance is scheduled to take place on Friday, 14 March 2025 at 14:00 hours (The Hague local time or 9:00 p.m. Philippine time), before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court,” ayon sa advisory ng ICC.
Binubuo ang Pre-Trial Chamber I ng presiding judge na si Iulia Antoanella Motoc at mga hukom na Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera.
“During the initial appearance hearing, the judges will verify the identity of the suspect and the language in which he is able to follow the proceedings,” dagdag pa ng ICC.
“He will be informed of the charges against him and of his rights under the ICC Rome Statute,” dagdag pa nito.
