US EditionICC Postpones Hearings for Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte over Health Concerns
The International Criminal Court postponed the hearing to evaluate former President Duterte's health status, a key factor in proceeding with his trial on allegations of crimes against humanity.
- The International Criminal Court delayed the scheduled September 8 hearings in The Hague that were set to confirm accusations involving ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing concerns about his health and ability to participate.
- Duterte's defense lawyers requested an indefinite delay in August, arguing the 80-year-old former president is unfit to stand trial amid confidential health issues.
- Duterte faces murder charges related to his deadly 'war on drugs' campaign, and he has repeatedly argued that his detention is illegal and amounts to kidnapping.
- The court has approved a limited delay aimed solely at determining Duterte’s ability to participate in the proceedings, emphasizing that it is uncommon for suspects to be deemed completely unfit for trial.
- The indefinite hearing delay leaves uncertainty about when the ICC will rule on Duterte's trial fitness or proceed with charges tied to crimes against humanity.
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Dissenting ICC judge: Duterte hearing should proceed as scheduled
MANILA, Philippines – One judge in the pre-trial chamber that decided to defer the next court appearance of former President Rodrigo Duterte has argued that the hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) should proceed as scheduled on September 23. For dissenting judge Maria del Socorro Flores Liera, assessing and determining the issue of whether
International Criminal Court: The 80-year-old Duterte was arrested in March and transferred to The Hague. The court suspects him of crimes against the…
Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity. His lawyer claims the former president is too weak to stand trial.
ICC postpones Duterte's hearing, reviews fitness to stand trial
(UPDATE) THE International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday postponed the start of the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, granting the request of his defense team that questioned his fitness to stand trial.Pre-Trial Chamber I, in a majority ruling dated Sept. 8, 2025, said the limited postponement would allow the court sufficient time to consider the defense’s request for an indefinite adjournment and related…
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