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    "content": "Order, Hon. Members! In fact, from my analysis of the contribution by the Member for Suba North, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, from the proceedings on that subject, I could sense that she noticed the high public interest that the proposed amendments seek to address. For the sake of the concerned Members, Hon. Millie had indicated her intention to propose amendments that would try to rectify the alleged discriminatory provisions, if indeed any exist. As I prior indicated, the determination of whether there will be any discrimination that will arise from the Bill can only be conclusively addressed by a court of law. The role of this House is to legislate. We cannot put the cart before the horse and debate concerns reserved for another arm of Government after the House dispenses with its role. It is, therefore, only fair that we allow the Bill to proceed to the next level and let the competent authorities determine any subsequent matters that shall and may arise. At this stage of law making, it would be premature to conceive that the Bill is discriminatory. This settles the second question on constitutionality and propriety of the Bill. Hon. Members, the final concern that was raised was whether the proposed amendments in Clauses 2 and 9 of the Bill erode the legal principle of advocate-client confidentiality. On this question, I wish to single out the following as explained by some of the Members who spoke on this matter:"
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