ICC lawyer criticizes Duterte's legal counsel on ID reqs and rep for victims

An ICC-accredited lawyer criticized proposals made by Rodrigo Duterte's legal counsel regarding identification requirements and representation for victims of the anti-drug campaign.

Joel Ruiz Butuyan, President of CenterLaw, argued that government-issued IDs like passports or driver's licenses are inaccessible to many impoverished victims.

Butuyan warned that stringent ID requirements would deny recognition to victims' families, compounding their suffering.

He also rejected the suggestion that Duterte's camp should appoint legal representation for the victims, calling it 'totally abhorrent'.

The ICC is investigating alleged crimes against humanity during Duterte's anti-drug campaign, which has been criticized by human rights groups.

Official figures estimate over 6,000 deaths from the crackdown, but some organizations claim the number could be as high as 30,000, with many victims coming from poor communities.