Duterte wants to also skip ICC hearing reviewing his detention

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands — After skipping the confirmation of charges hearing, former President Rodrigo Duterte also asked the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that he be allowed to also miss the hearing that will review his continued detention. In a waiver dated Feb. 23 and signed by Duterte, he told the court he is choosing to waive his right to attend the annual hearing scheduled on Friday, Feb. 27, without citing a specific reason. “My counsel has explained to me the legal consequences emanating from such a waiver and I trust him and my […]... Keep on reading: Duterte wants to also skip ICC hearing reviewing his detention