ICC prosecution asks Trial Chamber III to declare former President Duterte fit for trial

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The prosecution has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III to declare former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing a crimes against humanity case, fit fir trial.

In a document, posted on the ICC website and dated September 14 and posted on the ICC website, ad interim Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang submitted an observation on the Panel of experts' joint and individual reports after Duterte underwent a medical examination.

Niang also said that there is no statutory requirement for a hearing on Duterte's fitness to attend his trial is not necessary.

"In this specific case, given that [redacted] since the Panel's assessment of Mr. Duterte, more than six months ago, but rather [redacted] regular [redacted] reassessments may not be necessary. However, if the Chamber be minded to order a reassessment [redacted], it should be carried out by the same panel to ensure continuity," said Niang.

"For the above reasons, the Prosecution requests the Chamber to conclude that Mr. Duterte is capable of meaningfully exercising his procedural and trial rights and that he is fit for trial," the prosecutor added. — BAP, GMA News