ICC chamber orders new health check for Duterte
The International Criminal Court has ordered a new medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine his fitness for trial. Experts will evaluate his mental capacity to understand proceedings and assist in his defense.
Why it matters
This assessment is a procedural milestone in a high-profile crimes against humanity case, impacting the timeline and legitimacy of the trial.
MANILA, Philippines - Trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have directed a panel of medical experts to clinically assess former president Rodrigo Duterte anew to determine his fitness to stand trial.
The report focuses on legal procedures and court orders without editorializing on the defendant's guilt or innocence.
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