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    "id": 1062402,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Rangwe, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Lilian Gogo",
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        "legal_name": "Lilian Achieng Gogo",
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    "content": " I thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to make my contribution on the second Petition, especially when it comes to the issuance of firearm licenses. There is a proposal that there be a psychiatric review. This is a matter that is already in practice and the petitioner is looking for its anchorage in law. However, I would propose we not only look at psychiatric review, but it would be important that we also include review of a clinical psychologist. This is because the accusations here would be on a matter that is of felony and this is a very serious offence. We also need to define in law what constitutes self-defence, because the way you have already indicated, there is a sense of power that these licensed firearm holders normally have and there is normally a tendency to misbehave with a firearm. Therefore, it is important that this matter is considered in this House and at the Committee level and a report is given for debate in the plenary; then we come up with a very strong law that regulates this area. This amendment will be important especially for securing lives. However, at times also the licensed firearms holders are such that they have a firearm and also are in fear of being charged with murder. At times they may find themselves in a position where they need to defend the lives of others. This is a very good Petition to be brought on the Floor of the House at this particular time and it needs to be looked at seriously. Thank you very much Hon. Speaker."
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