The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III advises prosecutors in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case to consider reducing the number of witnesses. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner makes the suggestion during a third status conference.
Korner’s remarks come after prosecutors seek 193 hours to present their case. She tells the prosecution it should explore whether it can conclude the matter as quickly as possible, noting that some witnesses or testimony may be overlapping. She also points to the presence of multiple experts for related subject matter, saying the prosecution has four experts covering the same topics.
Across outlets, the reported focus remains the same: the trial chamber is pressing for efficiency in how the case is presented. The sources describe the advice as an instruction or consideration aimed at streamlining the prosecution’s witness plan, rather than a decision on the merits of the charges.
