Rodrigo Duterte First ICC Appearance for Crimes Against Humanity

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity.

•Rodrigo Duterte appeared personally at the ICC in The Hague on September 16.
•Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity related to drug war killings between 2013 and 2018.
•The court has scheduled the trial to begin on November 30.
•Defense lawyers claim Rodrigo Duterte suffers from significant memory impairment.

Overview

•Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 16.
•Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the killing of at least 76 suspects between 2013 and 2018.
•Rodrigo Duterte is the first former Asian leader to be brought for trial before the ICC.
•Judge Joanna Corner scheduled the trial to begin on November 30.
•Defense lawyers for Rodrigo Duterte submitted documents claiming Rodrigo Duterte has significant memory impairment and cannot recall new information.
•The court ordered three medical experts to evaluate the mental fitness of Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial.
•Prosecutor Julian Nichols alleged that Rodrigo Duterte established and controlled killing squads in Davao City.

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Key Entities

Person

Rodrigo Duterte(โรดริโก ดูเตอร์เต)ℹ️

Former President of the Philippines and former Mayor of Davao City facing crimes against humanity charges.

Joanna Corner(โจแอนนา คอร์เนอร์)

The judge presiding over the case of Rodrigo Duterte.

Randy Delos Santos(แรนดี เดลอส ซานโตส)

The uncle of Kian Delos Santos who expressed relief at Rodrigo Duterte's appearance in court.

Kian Delos Santos(คีอัน เดลอส ซานโตส)

A teenager shot dead by police in August 2017 during Rodrigo Duterte's presidency.

Julian Nichols(จูเลียน นิโคลส์)

The prosecutor for the prosecution side in the case against Rodrigo Duterte.

Nicholas Koffman(นิโกลาส คอฟมัน)

A lawyer representing Rodrigo Duterte.

Organization

International Criminal Court(ศาลอาญาระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The court in The Hague with jurisdiction over the most serious crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Place

The Hague(กรุงเฮก)ℹ️

The city in the Netherlands where the International Criminal Court is located.

Netherlands(เนเธอร์แลนด์)ℹ️

The country where the International Criminal Court is located.

Davao City(เมืองดาเวา)ℹ️

The city where Rodrigo Duterte served as mayor and allegedly controlled killing squads.