Duterte under cell monitoring as 'elderly detained person' — ICC Registry

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is under cell monitoring due to his status as an elderly detained person with increased fall risk due to age and several chronic physical ailments, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry said.

In a 7-page document dated May 20, the ICC Registry said Duterte has not recorded any fall in the last 30 days. It said it is unable to comment on his chronic conditions due to confidentiality.

“Regarding his loss of balance, the [medical officer] and Mr. Duterte’s medical specialists are responsible for assessments that are on a medical level,” it said.

“From the perspective of management and operational security, Mr. Duterte’s movements are consistent with his age and mobility,” it added.

Previously, it stated that on “rare occasions” when he fell, ICC DC custody staff immediately assisted him and called for a medical assessment.

“Following these rare events, adjustments have been made to his cell, to better accommodate his comfort and movement, and are adjusted as needed,” it said.

Meanwhile, the ICC Registry said ergonomic adjustments were also made to the placement of items in his cell and in visiting rooms to allow him more free and stable movement.

“The Registry recalls that the medical record is available to Mr Duterte and therefore his Defence team, and the continual medical care of Mr Duterte remains assured and under constant attention,” it said.

Duterte is currently detained at The Hague for charges of crimes against humanity for murder and attempted murder over alleged killings during his time as Davao mayor and president. He has denied the allegations against him. — RSJ, GMA News