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International Criminal Court finds Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
Judges ruled the former Philippine president understands the charges, setting his trial for late November.
The short version
- International Criminal Court judges ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is competent to understand charges and follow legal proceedings.[Deutsche Welle]
- His defense team had contended that he was suffering from cognitive deficiencies.[Deutsche Welle]
- The trial is scheduled to begin on November 30, with Duterte facing up to life imprisonment if convicted.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- ICC judges determined Rodrigo Duterte is competent to understand the charges and participate in court proceedings.[Deutsche Welle]
- An independent panel of experts concluded Duterte can comprehend the charges and follow the trial.[Deutsche Welle]
- Duterte's defense argued that he has cognitive deficiencies.[Deutsche Welle]
- The trial is scheduled to commence on November 30, carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment upon conviction.[Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- Total fatalities from the anti-drug campaign remain disputed, with national police reporting over 6,000 deaths while human rights organizations estimate up to 30,000.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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