The International Criminal Court prosecution team has formally requested that judges allow the inclusion of recorded testimony from a key witness, designated as P-1100, in the ongoing case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Filed on September 7, the motion seeks to utilize Rule 68(3) of the court's procedural regulations to introduce this evidence. Prosecutors argue that the testimony is essential for establishing the existence of a systematic policy involving lethal violence against suspected criminals, often referred to as the Davao Death Squad. Furthermore, the filing suggests that this evidence is critical for demonstrating Duterte’s personal awareness, intent, and criminal liability regarding these operations. While the prosecution maintains that this information is vital to the proceedings, significant portions of the witness's identity and specific details remain redacted from public records to ensure procedural confidentiality.
Source : The Manila Times
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