The International Criminal Court has allowed prosecutors to use a witness’s prior recorded testimony in the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.

In a decision dated October 2, ICC Trial Chamber III granted the prosecution’s request. The witness is identified only as P-1100.

The chamber acted under Rule 68(3) of the ICC’s Rules of Procedure and Evidence. The ruling was issued by Presiding Judge Joanna Korner, with Judges Keebong Paek and Nicolas Guillou.

Prosecutors said P-1100’s evidence covers an alleged policy to ‘neutralise’ alleged criminals in the Philippines through violent crimes, including murder.

The evidence also addresses the alleged modus operandi of the Davao Death Squad and Duterte’s alleged individual criminal responsibility, including his knowledge and intent.

The chamber admitted five reports authored by the witness. It rejected the defence’s argument that the witness lacks personal knowledge of the disputed matters.

The court capped the prosecution’s supplementary questioning of P-1100 at one hour instead of the requested two. The trial is set to start on November 30.