The ICC appeals chamber has allowed the victims of the war on drugs in the Philippines to present their views and concerns as regards the government's appeal of the resumption of its investigation into the killings.
The International Criminal Court appeals chamber has allowed the victims of the war on drugs in the Philippines to present their views and concerns as regards the government's appeal of the resumption of its investigation into the killings.
As regards the Philippine government's request to be notified of all documents in the proceedings, "the Appeals Chamber directs the Registry to notify the Republic of the Philippines regarding all public and confidential filings in the present appellate proceedings, with the exception of any filings that are classified as confidential ex parte, excluding the Republic of the Philippines.
The victims also pointed out that the proceedings, whether an investigation will push through or not, has an immediate and direct effect on their personal interests, as “they have not been able to obtain justice and remedies for the crimes committed against their family members.” The Chamber says it is appropriate for the victims to be involved in these appeal proceedings based on the Statute.
“The OPCV submits that allowing it to appear before the Appeals Chamber will ensure that the rights and interests of victims are protected and duly taken into account.” In response, the Chamber said it is not persuaded that all filings concerning victims should be notified to the Philippines citing provisions in the Statute “to protect the safety, physical and psychological well-being, dignity and privacy of victims and witnesses.”
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