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    "content": "(Prof. Saitoti): Mr. Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, I send my condolences along with those of the Government because this was a grave matter. In addition, we will assist the relatives of the deceased with burial expenses. As to what would be the ultimate compensation, should it be proved that these people were killed in cold blood, and I leave that to the courts to make judgment--- Compensation will be considered later on upon the advice of the Attorney-General. In normal cases, he is the one who determines the level of compensation. The hon. Member for Chepalungu has asked as to whether we would have any objections at all if other parties or bodies seek to be included in the investigations of these killings. I would like to state here that we have no objections. I welcome those who feel that they can make contributions in terms of probing this matter so that the truth could be known. We have nothing to hide on this matter. I would like the truth to be known because we want to end any culture of judicial killings. I stated that fact last year in Geneva. I did not deny that there had been some extra judicial killings. I said it and repeated that such cases would be dealt with. These Administration Police Officers will be arraigned in court. They will be dealt with as criminals. Dr. Khalwale has asked a very interesting question as to whether we are thinking of making changes at this point in time. I would like to ask for patience until the investigations are carried out and prosecution done. On that basis, it will be very clear whether the credibility of this matter goes beyond the officers or not."
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