ICC allows prior testimony of unidentified witness in Duterte case

MANILA, Philippines - The International Criminal Court's Trial Chamber III has allowed prosecutors to use the prior recorded testimony of an unidentified witness, P-1100, in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, subject to the witness appearing in court and consenting to the use of the statement.In a decision dated Oct. 2, 2026, the three-judge chamber granted the prosecution's request under Rule 68(3) of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence to introduce P-1100's written statement as evidence in place of part of his examination-in-chief.The chamber said using the prior testimony would not prejudice Duterte's rights because the defense would still have an opportunity to question P-1100 about his evidence, including his knowledge, credibility and the basis of his statements.Under Rule 68(3), prior recorded testimony may be admitted when the witness present before the chamber, does not object to its use, and the defense and judges are given an opportunity…