Rodrigo Duterte Suffering 'Significant Memory Impairment': Defence
Defense lawyers say Rodrigo Duterte’s memory loss prevents meaningful participation, while prosecutors say he remains fit for trial.
- On Tuesday, the International Criminal Court prosecution asked judges to declare Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fit for trial, countering defense claims that he suffers from severe memory impairment.
- Defense lawyer Peter Haynes argued Duterte "suffers from significant memory impairment that prevents him from retaining recent information and reliably accessing memories," citing court-ordered medical examinations.
- Examinations show Duterte thinks he is living in 2007 or 2008 and is 85 years old, while Haynes stated his understanding of the three crimes against humanity charges is "at best, rudimentary."
- Presiding Judge Joanna Korner urged Duterte to appear at a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday, and with no public defense exemption application, the former president may appear in person at The Hague.
- Should Duterte attend, he would be the first former Asian head of state to appear in person before the court, as his trial regarding the "war on drugs" is scheduled to begin Nov. 30.
19 Articles
19 Articles
Duterte due in ICC courtroom to assess if fit for murder trial
Judges will hear arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, which is scheduled to begin in November. His lawyers have argued that he suffers from cognitive decline and is not well enough.
Former Philippines leader Duterte due in ICC courtroom to assess if fit for murder trial
By Anthony Deutsch THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to f...
Rodrigo Duterte is undergoing a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial at the International Criminal Court, with his lawyers claiming the former Philippine leader suffers from severe memory impairment.
Duterte suffering 'significant memory impairment'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from severe memory loss that means he sometimes forgets his lawyer's name, according to the defense team preparing his case at the International Criminal Court.The 81-year-old Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the ICC over his so-called "war on drugs" during which thousands were killed, according to prosecutors.His trial is scheduled to start on N…
Duterte suffering ‘significant memory impairment’: defence
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is experiencing severe memory impairment, impacting his ability to remember his lawyer’s name, as reported by his defence team. Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court related to his ‘war on drugs’ policy.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
