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MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a request from the victims’ legal counsel to speak in Tagalog during portions of their opening statements in the upcoming trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte Presiding Judge Joanna Korner ruled on Monday, Nov. 2, that English will be the sole language used throughout the ... Keep on reading: Duterte trial: ICC denies victims' plea to use Tagalog in opening…
OriginalMANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the request of the victims’ counsel to use Tagalog in some parts of their opening statements in the trial against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner on Monday, Nov. 2, ruled that English will be the language used throughout the ICC trial, which is scheduled to open on Nov. 30. Citing the Rome Statute’s requirements, Korner said “while we understand that you want the victims to relate to what…
OriginalJudges at the International Criminal Court have refused a request to use Tagalog during opening statements in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
OriginalThe International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III that will hear the crimes against humanity charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected the counsel for the victims' request that portions of their opening statement be delivered in Tagalog.
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