Philippines’ Duterte to undergo another health check to determine fitness for ICC trial
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, is set to undergo another health examination to assess his fitness to stand trial at the International Criminal Court. This procedure was requested by his legal team, who cited his deteriorating health. The court has previously stated that a fair trial requires the accused to be able to meaningfully exercise their procedural rights, which can be hindered by ill health. AI
