ICC trial of Duterte not automatically delayed by medical exam, says lawyer
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-16 16:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Education, Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — A lawyer representing victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) clarified that the proceedings would not be automatically delayed due to a new medical examination to determine Duterte’s fitness to stand trial.
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