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Deputy President William Ruto to fly out on Sunday for Hague trial
The International Criminal Court building at The Hague. FILE PHOTO | AFP
By NATION REPORTER
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Deputy President William Ruto is expected to leave on Sunday for The Hague.
His trial resumes on September 1 after a months recess.
The session will last until October 3 before another break to pave the way for the commencement of President Kenyattas trial which has tentatively been set for October 7.
However, based on the Trial Chambers previous decision, Mr Ruto will only appear in person for five days, unless the court directs otherwise.
The ICC had excused Mr Ruto from being continuously present in The Hague so as to allow him to conduct his state functions.
However, he has to be present at the resumption of trial after a long recess or as may be directed by the chamber.
The resumption of the trial will be preceded by a status conference to deliberate on the agenda of the session.
The status conference, whose date has not been made public, will also settle outstanding issues, including the witnesses to appear before the court, if any.
So far, the prosecution has presented 21 witnesses against Mr Ruto and Mr Sang.
However, the prosecution is also waiting for the ICC Appeals Chambers determination of the earlier order compelling some of its witnesses, who had withdrawn, to testify.
Deputy President William Ruto to fly out on Sunday for Hague trial - Politics - nation.co.ke
The International Criminal Court building at The Hague. FILE PHOTO | AFP
By NATION REPORTER
[h=3]In Summary
[/h]
- The session will last until October 3 before another break to pave the way for the commencement of President Kenyattas trial.
- The ICC had excused Mr Ruto from being continuously present in The Hague so as to allow him to conduct his state functions.
Deputy President William Ruto is expected to leave on Sunday for The Hague.
His trial resumes on September 1 after a months recess.
The session will last until October 3 before another break to pave the way for the commencement of President Kenyattas trial which has tentatively been set for October 7.
However, based on the Trial Chambers previous decision, Mr Ruto will only appear in person for five days, unless the court directs otherwise.
The ICC had excused Mr Ruto from being continuously present in The Hague so as to allow him to conduct his state functions.
However, he has to be present at the resumption of trial after a long recess or as may be directed by the chamber.
The resumption of the trial will be preceded by a status conference to deliberate on the agenda of the session.
The status conference, whose date has not been made public, will also settle outstanding issues, including the witnesses to appear before the court, if any.
So far, the prosecution has presented 21 witnesses against Mr Ruto and Mr Sang.
However, the prosecution is also waiting for the ICC Appeals Chambers determination of the earlier order compelling some of its witnesses, who had withdrawn, to testify.
Deputy President William Ruto to fly out on Sunday for Hague trial - Politics - nation.co.ke