FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte, now in the custody of the Netherlands following his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity, faces strict legal requirements as he prepares for proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Kristina Conti, assistant to counsel at the ICC, said while Duterte has the right to choose his own legal counsel, only ICC-accredited lawyers can represent him in court.

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