What awaits Rody at ICC detention facility

Unlike the crowded jails that housed drug war suspects during his presidency, Rodrigo Duterte is expected to be detained in a modest but comfortable detention facility in the Netherlands.

- JANVIC MATEO

According to a public briefer released by the International Criminal Court, its detention center is located within a Dutch prison complex in Scheveningen, on the outskirts of The Hague where the ICC is based.

A photo of the standard cell released by the ICC showed a small room with a single bed next to a window, with a desk, shelves and a lavatory.

"It functions to hold in safe, secure and humane custody those persons detained under the authority of the ICC," the court said.

In line with international standards governing the treatment of persons deprived of liberty, the ICC said its Registrar, which has the overall responsibility over the Detention Center, “endeavors to ensure the mental, physical and spiritual welfare of the detained persons within an efficient system of detention, with consideration to their cultural diversity and their development as individuals.”

Detainees have daily access to fresh air, recreational time and sports activities. They also have access to library books, news and television.

“Detained persons have access to computer facilities to work on their own cases,” the briefer read.

Those detained in the facility are also entitled to privileged communication with consular or diplomatic representatives from their country. They also have visitation rights, including family members and minister or spiritual advisor of their religion.

The Detention Center also has medical facilities, with the International Committee of the Red Cross having unrestricted access to conduct inspections.