Law & Justice
Rodrigo Duterte fit for ICC trial, court says
The International Criminal Court said Thursday that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of committing crimes against humanity during a crackdown on the drug trade.
The court said the chamber was satisfied that the 81-year-old “is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings.”
Duterte's trial is due to start on November 30.
Update
The ICC said former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a crackdown on the drug trade.
The trial is due to start on November 30.
The court said Duterte can effectively exercise his fair trial rights.
Source note: AFP news report published on 8 October 2026 at 13:48:47 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .