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Duterte's confirmation of charges at ICC: What to expect, what's next
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for a four-day hearing from September 23 to 26 to determine the confirmation of charges against him.
The hearing's final confirmation is pending the issuance of a scheduling order from the pre-trial chamber, though victims' representatives express caution about potential postponements.
Vice President Sara Duterte is among the Duterte children who have traveled to The Hague for the proceedings.
The prosecution has requested 8 hours for their presentation, the defense anticipates needing 5 hours, and the Office of the Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) has requested 3 hours, totaling 16 hours for the hearing.
During this hearing, the pre-trial chamber judges will assess whether there is sufficient evidence to believe Duterte committed crimes against humanity.
If the judges find substantial grounds, they will confirm the charges, leading to a future trial where Duterte will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
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