ICC orders medical assessment of Duterte amid bid to halt trial

ICC: Experts ready to assess Duterte’s health

With his medical condition in question, pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court  may tap qualified experts to conduct an independent assessment on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s fitness to participate in court proceedings.

ICC orders medical assessment of Duterte amid bid to halt trial

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered its Registry and the Medical Officer of the ICC Detention Centre to evaluate the health of former president Rodrigo Duterte, following a defense request to indefinitely adjourn proceedings on the grounds of alleged cognitive impairment.The directive, issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber I, required a detailed report on Duterte’s medical condition and his capacity to participate in t…

ICC Registry pushes back on Duterte medical order

The Registry of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has informed the Pre-Trial Chamber that its Medical Officer is not authorized to provide an assessment of