ICC prohibits trials without suspect's presence if charges are confirmed

"Should the charges be confirmed, the ICC does not permit trials to take place in the absence of the accused. Under Article 63(1) of the Rome Statute, the accused shall be present during the trial," ICC spokesperson Oriane Maillet said.

ICC prohibits trials without suspect's presence if charges are confirmed

"Should the charges be confirmed, the ICC does not permit trials to take place in the absence of the accused. Under Article 63(1) of the Rome Statute, the accused shall be present during the trial," ICC spokesperson Oriane Maillet said.