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Philippine Impeachment Court Seeks Amici Curiae on Conviction Threshold

Philippine Impeachment Court Seeks Amici Curiae on Conviction Threshold

The Senate impeachment court will consult constitutional experts as amici curiae to clarify the vote threshold needed to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte. The move aims to avoid or resolve a potential deadlock as four senators remain absent.

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Amici curiae: Impeach court to tap legal experts on voting threshold