The DP denied trial by video link, ICC judges insist he must be physically present at the court!!!!.....though he has been allowed to skip some parts of his trial!!!

He needs to be present during openning/closing statements and when witnesses are giving evidence!!!!

That basically is a huge chunk of the case...no reprieve hapa...

Ok, in full here:

On 18 June 2013, Trial Chamber V(a) decided, by a majority, to grant the request conditionally. The Chamber has excused Mr Ruto from being physically present at all times during the entire trial, except for:
(a)the entirety of the opening statements of all parties and participants,
(b)the entirety of the closing statements of all parties and participants,
(c)when victims present their views and concerns in person,
(d)the entirety of the delivery of judgment in the case,
(e)if applicable, the entirety of the sentencing hearings,
(f)if applicable, the entirety of the sentencing,
(g)if applicable, the entirety of the victim impact hearings,
(h)if applicable, the entirety of the reparation hearings, and
(i)any other attendance directed by the Chamber.

In addition, the Chamber requires that, at times when Mr Ruto is not present during the remainder of the trial, his absence be directed towards the performance of his duties as Deputy President of Kenya.