ICC releases guidelines for Duterte case victims

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released its proposed application process for victims participating in the crimes against humanity case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

The document includes guidelines and forms for applicants to participate in the proceedings and lists acceptable identity documents such as government-issued IDs, police clearances, and baptismal certificates.

Assistant to the Counsel Kristina Conti highlighted the inclusion of a household application form, which allows indirect victims within the same household to jointly complete one form.

The victims will be classified into three groups: those who clearly qualify as victims (Group A), those who do not qualify (Group B), and those whose status is undetermined (Group C).

Conti expressed hope that these guidelines would encourage more victims to come forward and engage with the ICC, noting that volunteers and larger networks should also contribute.

Duterte was arrested on March 11 in Hong Kong and appeared before ICC judges via video link on March 14, facing charges related to his 'war on drugs'.