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Duterte 'unfit for trial'? Lawyer asks ICC to pause hearings 'indefinitely'
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has a "deteriorating cognitive condition" that prevents him from recalling events, places, timing, or even members of his close family and defense team, according to his lead defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.
Kaufman has submitted a request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial chamber to indefinitely stop all legal proceedings against Duterte, arguing he is unfit to stand trial.
The ICC pre-trial chamber has postponed a confirmation of charges hearing previously scheduled for September 23, citing the defense's assertion of Duterte's unfitness.
The pre-trial chamber will now determine if Duterte is fit to follow and participate in the proceedings.
Under ICC rules, the pre-trial chamber may order medical, psychological, or psychiatric examinations to assess his fitness.
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