Judges cite report by medical experts saying the 80-year-old is able 'effectively to exercise his procedural rights'.
Judges cite a report by independent medical experts saying the 80-year-old is able ‘effectively to exercise his procedural rights’.
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Judges on the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity.
In a statement on Monday, the court rejected defence arguments that the 80-year-old is in frail health and unfit to take part in the legal proceedings.
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
ICC judges determine former President Duterte is fit for pre-trial hearings, allowing participation in his ongoing case.
The International Criminal Court will now weigh if Rodrigo Duterte, 80, is fit to stand trial in his crimes against humanity case.
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