ICC fitness check may shape timeline of Duterte trial tied to anti-drug war - BusinessWorld Online

ICC trial of Duterte not automatically delayed by medical exam, says lawyer

MANILA, Philippines — A lawyer representing victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) clarified that the proceedings would not be automatically delayed due to a new medical examination to determine Duterte’s fitness to stand trial.Gilbert Andres said such assessments were a standard part of ICC proceedings and intended to uphold an accused person’s right to …

ICC fitness check may shape timeline of Duterte trial tied to anti-drug war - BusinessWorld Online

By Mark Joseph M. Sanchez THE International Criminal Court’s (ICC) order for a fresh medical exam of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte may determine whether trial proceedings set for Nov. 30 will proceed as scheduled, analysts said. Ederson DT. Tapia, a political science professor at the University of Makati, said the exam would show whether Mr. Duterte could meaningfully participate in the proceedings and exercise his rights as an accused. “T…