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ICC Registry pushes back on Duterte medical order
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has informed the Pre-Trial Chamber that its Medical Officer cannot assess former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial.
This response stems from a request by Duterte's defense team on August 18, 2025, for an indefinite adjournment, citing cognitive impairment that they claim renders him unfit to participate in legal proceedings.
The defense asserts that Duterte's condition is permanent and necessitates the indefinite suspension of all legal actions against him.
In response to the defense's request, the Pre-Trial Chamber had ordered the Registry on August 26, 2025, to provide a report from the Medical Officer assessing Duterte's health management and its potential impact on his ability to participate in proceedings.
However, the Registry's August 28, 2025 submission argues that this request oversteps the Medical Officer's mandate and ethical duties.
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