(1st UPDATE) ’[The chamber] is satisfied that the Accused is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings and is therefore fit to stand trial,’ says the International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III

MANILA, Philippines — The judges of a trial chamber at the International Criminal Court have found that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be able to stand trial effectively after his overall health appeared to have improved since his arrest. The latest ruling on the health of Duterte cleared the path for him to fully participate and attend in person his trial for crimes against humanity, which is set to begin on Nov. 30. Trial Chamber (TC) III said in its 17–page decision on Sept. 28, but r

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the so-called war on drugs he waged while in office, the court announced Thursday. Duterte, 81, denies the charges. His trial is scheduled to open on Nov. 30. The ex-leader is accused of murder and attempted murder for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of the war on drugs. READ: IC

AMSTERDAM, Oct 8 - Judges at the International Criminal Court have found that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, the court said on Thursday.

The 81-year-old’s trial is due to start on Nov 30.

Judges at the International Criminal Court said Rodrigo Duterte was fit to understand the charges at his trial, which is set to begin in November. His legal team argued that he suffers from cognitive deficiencies.

The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.