The camp of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed disappointment over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision that found him medically fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, arguing that the process failed to uphold his right to due process. The reaction came after the ICC released its findings stating that Duterte is capable of … Read more
The legal battle for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is far from over. Following the rejection of his initial appeal, his lead defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, has announced plans to “reintroduce” the request, hinging the new submission on the forthcoming results of Duterte’s comprehensive medical evaluation. The … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly suffering from severe memory loss that prevents him from participating in his legal defense before the International Criminal Court (ICC). His lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, has asked the tribunal to adjourn all proceedings against the former leader indefinitely. In a redacted version of the “Defence Request for an Indefinite … Read more