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Medical experts send Duterte evaluation to ICC
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal team has confirmed receipt of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) expert panel report on his medical condition.
Lead counsel Atty. Nicholas Kaufman stated that the reports have been provided to the defense but remain confidential.
The parties to Duterte's case have been invited to make any observations on the reports by December 12.
The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I had set December 5 as the deadline for the panel of experts to submit their findings.
This report follows the defense's request for an indefinite adjournment of proceedings, which was granted a limited postponement by the Pre-Trial Chamber I.
The Chamber also instructed the ICC Registry to provide a shortlist of experts to assess Duterte's medical condition.
The current panel, established on November 14, consists of three neuropsychiatry experts.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated on December 5 that her visit with her father was "okay".
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