US EditionFormer Philippines President Duterte Fit for Pre-Trial Hearings, ICC Judges Rule
Judges found Duterte capable of participating despite health concerns, setting a key hearing on alleged crimes against humanity for Feb. 23, 2026, amid accusations of thousands killed.
- International Criminal Court judges ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial hearings on February 23.
- A report by independent medical experts confirmed Duterte's ability to understand and participate in his case.
- Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his alleged involvement in killings during his war on drugs.
- Judges found that Duterte is able effectively to exercise his procedural rights and is therefore fit to take part in the pre-trial proceedings.
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Meet the Filipino lawyers who will represent victims in the ICC vs Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially designated Filipino lawyers Joel Butuyan and Gilbert Andres as the common legal representative of victims, ahead of a new schedule for the pre-trial hearing of former president Rodrigo Duterte on February 23. “The chamber hereby instructs the Registry to appoint Mr. Joel Butuyan, Mr. Gilbert Andres, and a counsel from the OPCV [Office of Public Counsel for Victims], as t…
ICC finds Philippines ex-president Duterte fit to stand trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) concluded on Monday that former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial. Following the assessment by a three-expert panel, the chamber found that Duterte’s medical condition does not prevent him from meaningfully participating in the pre-trial proceedings. Two experts unequivocally confirmed that Duterte has the legally required mental capacities to stand trial. The remaining expert note…
ICC judges rule former Philippine president Duterte fit for trial
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to take part in pre-trial proceedings, rejecting defence claims of cognitive decline and setting a confirmation of charges hearing for February 23.
Former Philippine president Duterte's defence of ill health rejected by International Criminal Court
Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled on Monday that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, after postponing an earlier hearing over concerns about the octogenarian's health.
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