13/06/2026
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has directed another medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Duterte’s legal team requested the procedure, citing that his condition continues to deteriorate at age 81.
Ex president Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges related to his administration’s drug war, which led to thousands of deaths.
ICC proceedings are scheduled to begin in November 2026.
In January, the ICC pre‑trial chamber had found Duterte fit to participate in pre‑trial proceedings.
The court emphasized that if an accused cannot exercise their rights due to ill health, the trial cannot be fair and must be adjourned until the issue is resolved.
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The ex-president's team requested the procedure after saying last month that the 81-year-old's 'condition continues to deteriorate' The International Criminal Court ordered a medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial, with proceed...