# ICC judges rule Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

https://mins.news/en/item/91695

- DW, 2026-10-08 15:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/rodrigo-duterte-ruled-fit-to-stand-trial-by-icc-judges/a-79599372?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> International Criminal Court judges ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can understand the charges against him and follow proceedings. His legal team has argued that he has cognitive deficiencies. The trial is scheduled to begin on November 30.

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