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ICC orders fresh review of Duterte’s fitness to stand trial in crimes case

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a fresh review of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial for crimes against humanity related to drug war deaths between 2011 and 2019. The ICC Trial Chamber III reconstituted a panel of three experts in forensic psychiatry, geriatric and behavioral neurology, and neuropsychology to assess Duterte's capacity to understand charges, follow proceedings, and instruct his lawyers. The previous assessment only covered pre-trial proceedings. Duterte, 80, has been held at the ICC detention facility in The Hague since March. The experts must submit their findings to the ICC Registry by August 18.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a fresh review of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial for crimes against humanity related to drug war deaths between 2011 and 2019. The ICC Trial Chamber III reconstituted a panel of three experts in forensic psychiatry, geriatric and behavioral neurology, and neuropsychology to assess Duterte's capacity to understand charges, follow proceedings, and instruct his lawyers. The previous assessment only covered pre-trial proceedings. Duterte, 80, has been held at the ICC detention facility in The Hague since March. The experts must submit their findings to the ICC Registry by August 18.

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