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ICC prosecutor submits second batch of evidence vs Duterte case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor's office has provided the defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte with a second set of evidence related to the crimes against humanity case against him.
This second disclosure, sent on April 30, consists of 139 items organized into four disclosure packages, including documentary materials referenced in the arrest warrant.
The newly submitted evidence brings the total number of pieces of evidence to 320 for the pre-trial stage.
The disclosed items pertain to Duterte's time as Mayor of Davao City and the barangay clearance operations during his presidency.
Duterte is under the custody of the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, to face charges over his administration's war on drugs.
On May 1, Duterte's lawyers challenged the tribunal's jurisdiction, stating there is no legal basis for the proceedings as the Philippines is no longer a state party to the Rome Statute.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 23 to confirm the charges and assess the sufficiency of evidence for a full trial.
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