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International Criminal Court judges say Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
ICC judges said an expert panel found Duterte can understand the charges and follow proceedings as his crimes-against-humanity trial nears.
- On Thursday, the International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III ruled that Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, finding the Accused able to exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings.
- Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to the Davao Death Squad and his war on drugs, which human rights groups estimate killed nearly 30,000 people during his tenure.
- An independent Expert Panel previously confirmed the Accused "has the capacity to understand the charges"; the court's Sept. 28 ruling noted he can follow proceedings and discuss his defense with lawyers.
- Following his arrest in the Philippines and transfer to The Hague, the trial is set to open on Nov. 30 after the court confirmed all charges and dismissed his jurisdictional appeal.
- Duterte, 81, continues to deny the allegations, which include murder and attempted murder for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as the Former Philippine president remains in custody.
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ICC says former President Duterte fit to stand trial
AMSTERDAM — Judges at the International Criminal Court have found that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, the court said on Thursday. Duterte, 81, is due to go on trial on November 30 to face charges of murder and attempted murder as crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs Judges […]
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