Duterte's counsel questions ICC over medical info release

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team, through lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman, has questioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry's claim that Duterte consented to the release of his medical information.

Kaufman stated that he was not provided with a copy of the factual medical report and did not witness any written consent from Duterte for the disclosure of his personal medical data.

He further alleged that Duterte felt intimidated by an unidentified individual at the detention center who demanded the report be returned.

The defense lawyer disputes the validity of the informed written consent, citing concerns about Duterte's alleged cognitive impairment and the circumstances under which the consent was obtained.

Kaufman has formally asked the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber to direct the Registry to disclose all documents showing Duterte's signed consent for the transfer of his medical information.