ICC wraps up pre-trial hearings as Duterte’s November 30 case nears

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The International Criminal Court has concluded pre-trial hearings in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte waived his right to attend the final status conference, but is expected to appear in person each day once his trial begins on November 30.

Duterte skips his last status conference after waiving his right to appear. He will, howver, have to personally appear every day once his trial starts on November 30.