The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague holds a third status conference in the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The hearing takes place before Trial Chamber III and focuses on preparations ahead of the trial phase.
Across outlets, the agenda centers on the prosecution’s case, including the planned list of witnesses and evidence, and the extent of disclosures made to the defense. The chamber is also set to discuss whether additional incidents may be added to the case and to determine how much time the prosecution will be given to present its evidence. Some coverage notes that Duterte may make his first in-person appearance at the ICC during the Wednesday proceedings.
Outlets largely provide overlapping event and agenda details, with emphasis varying between live coverage formats and specific items on the chamber’s discussion list. Several reports also reference the trial proper schedule, with trial proceedings described as set to begin on Nov. 30.
