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Conti hopes for ICC’s speedy resolution on Duterte camp’s move to disqualify 2 judges
A man holds a portrait of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be appearing, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. Nicolas Tucat, AFP/File
A man holds a portrait of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be appearing, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. Nicolas Tucat, AFP/FileMANILA -- A lawyer involved in pursuing the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court hopes that the move of the defense to disqualify two judges will be resolved soon.
MANILA -- A lawyer involved in pursuing the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court hopes that the move of the defense to disqualify two judges will be resolved soon.
ICC Assistant to Counsel and National Union of People's Lawyer-NCR Secretary General Atty. Maria Kristina Conti said they worry that the request for disqualification of Duterte’s camp may stall the proceedings.
ICC Assistant to Counsel and National Union of People's Lawyer-NCR Secretary General Atty. Maria Kristina Conti said they worry that the request for disqualification of Duterte’s camp may stall the proceedings.
“May pangamba kami na maging sanhi ito ng pagkaka-delay kasi, eh ‘di ba ang ultimong tanong guilty ba o hindi si Duterte dun sa kinakaso sa kanya,” Conti said in an interview with DZMM’s Ano’ng Ganap? Sunday, June 1.
“May pangamba kami na maging sanhi ito ng pagkaka-delay kasi, eh ‘di ba ang ultimong tanong guilty ba o hindi si Duterte dun sa kinakaso sa kanya,” Conti said in an interview with DZMM’s Ano’ng Ganap? Sunday, June 1.
“Kaya lang ‘yung preliminary issues ni-raise muna na parang mapapakamot-ulo ka, ‘akala ko ba gusto niyong pag-usapan ‘yung jurisdiction? Kung may kapangyarihan ba ang ICC na pag-usapan? Pero pinapa-disqualify niyo ‘yung 2 out of 3 judges?’ Ano ba talaga, gusto niyo bang pag-usapan o hindi?” she added.
“Kaya lang ‘yung preliminary issues ni-raise muna na parang mapapakamot-ulo ka, ‘akala ko ba gusto niyong pag-usapan ‘yung jurisdiction? Kung may kapangyarihan ba ang ICC na pag-usapan? Pero pinapa-disqualify niyo ‘yung 2 out of 3 judges?’ Ano ba talaga, gusto niyo bang pag-usapan o hindi?” she added.
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However, Conti also noted that the court has processes and protocol to prevent delays.
However, Conti also noted that the court has processes and protocol to prevent delays.
Conti explained that the ICC Plenary of Judges will decide on the matter which they expect within the next two weeks.
Conti explained that the ICC Plenary of Judges will decide on the matter which they expect within the next two weeks.
“Tantsa namin magkakaroon na ng resolusyon dito kasi mag-uusap yung plenaryo o yung lahat ng mga judges tungkol dito para once and for all, sino ang uupo na mga judges para pagpasyahan ang jurisdiction,” she noted.
“Tantsa namin magkakaroon na ng resolusyon dito kasi mag-uusap yung plenaryo o yung lahat ng mga judges tungkol dito para once and for all, sino ang uupo na mga judges para pagpasyahan ang jurisdiction,” she noted.
Earlier, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I that handles Duterte’s case gave prosecutors and public counsel until June 9 to submit written observations on the defense’s challenge of the court’s jurisdiction.
Earlier, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I that handles Duterte’s case gave prosecutors and public counsel until June 9 to submit written observations on the defense’s challenge of the court’s jurisdiction.
“So, pagkatapos sana mapagpasyahan before September,” she stated.
“So, pagkatapos sana mapagpasyahan before September,” she stated.
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‘USUAL TACTICS’
When asked about the reaction of the families of war on drugs victims, Conti said they expected the "tactics" of the Duterte camp.
When asked about the reaction of the families of war on drugs victims, Conti said they expected the "tactics" of the Duterte camp.
“Nung isang linggo napag-usapan na namin ‘yan at sila parang ‘hay, ano na naman ‘yan, usual tactics’. Sabi nga nila, ‘’di ba attorney parang pang Pilipinas.’ Kumbaga medyo sanay sila,” the lawyer noted.
“Nung isang linggo napag-usapan na namin ‘yan at sila parang ‘hay, ano na naman ‘yan, usual tactics’. Sabi nga nila, ‘’di ba attorney parang pang Pilipinas.’ Kumbaga medyo sanay sila,” the lawyer noted.
For now, the victims’ kin are focused on their application to participate in the proceedings, according to Conti.
For now, the victims’ kin are focused on their application to participate in the proceedings, according to Conti.
“Pangako namin ‘yun sa mga nanay, start na tayo ng June, magsa-submit na kami ng applications on a rolling basis. At iniimbitahan namin ang kung sinuman natin sa tingin nila apektado o biktima ng war on drugs. Sa ngayon, 'yun po munang mga namatay or namatayan ay pwedeng lumapit sa ICC para ilabas ang kanilang hinaing,” she said.
“Pangako namin ‘yun sa mga nanay, start na tayo ng June, magsa-submit na kami ng applications on a rolling basis. At iniimbitahan namin ang kung sinuman natin sa tingin nila apektado o biktima ng war on drugs. Sa ngayon, 'yun po munang mga namatay or namatayan ay pwedeng lumapit sa ICC para ilabas ang kanilang hinaing,” she said.
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