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Gov’t won’t oppose De Lima’s intention to testify at Duterte ICC trial
Former Senator Leila de Lima is willing to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war.
Her lawyer confirmed that she has already provided evidence to the ICC and is prepared to testify if requested.
Malacañang, through Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, stated that it will not oppose De Lima's intention to testify, provided her participation is allowed by the ICC prosecutors.
De Lima was detained on drug-related charges from February 2017 to November 2023 and was fully acquitted in June 2024.
She previously initiated investigations into the Davao Death Squad as chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights and later as a senator, advocating for drug eradication without widespread killings.
According to De Lima, Duterte's ICC trial is grounded on two local laws: Republic Act 9851 and the July 2021 Supreme Court ruling mandating Philippine cooperation with ICC proceedings.
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