Rodrigo Duterte suffering 'significant memory impairment': Defence
- THE HAGUE: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from major memory loss that means he sometimes forgets his lawyer's name, according to the defence team preparing his case at the International Criminal Court.
- The 81-year-old Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the ICC over his so-called "war on drugs" during which thousands were killed, according to prosecutors.
- His trial is scheduled to start on Nov 30, but judges are weighing whether he is mentally fit to be tried and have ordered a medical assessment by three experts.
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- THE HAGUE: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from major memory loss that means he sometimes forgets his lawyer's name, according to the defence team preparing his case at the International Criminal Court.
- The 81-year-old Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the ICC over his so-called "war on drugs" during which thousands were killed, according to prosecutors.
- His trial is scheduled to start on Nov 30, but judges are weighing whether he is mentally fit to be tried and have ordered a medical assessment by three experts.
Sources: CNA