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Medical experts to assess FPRRD's fitness to stand trial

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October 16, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has tasked a team of medical experts to assess the medical condition of former president Rodrigo Duterte, and determine his fitness to stand trial and attend the legal proceedings against him in relation to the crimes against humanity of murder charges he is facing.

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

A document dated Oct. 9 showed that the ICC has already appointed “a multidisciplinary panel of experts” and that the Prosecution agreed with the Registry’s recommendation that the panel of experts should consist of a forensic psychiatrist, a neuropsychologist, and a behavioral neurologist.

“The Prosecution notes that these experts were each identified as suitable experts by the Registry independent of any recommendation by the Prosecution or the Defence and have confirmed their interest and availability to the Registry,” the prosecution said.

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