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ICC rules Duterte fit to stand trial, proceedings to proceed
Original: ICC ruling on Duterte fitness to stand trial clears way for long-awaited proceedings
The International Criminal Court has issued a ruling on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial, clearing the way for long-delayed proceedings to begin. The decision removes a key procedural obstacle in the case against Duterte, which centres on his administration's war on drugs. Observers in the Philippines and abroad are watching closely for a trial date and how Duterte's defence will respond to the ruling.
Why now: The ICC ruling removes a major obstacle to the trial of a former head of state, a rare and highly consequential development.
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- ICC ruling on Duterte fitness to stand trial clears way for long-awaited proceedings · Manila Standard
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