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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to speak and support this Statement. Sen. Kihika has raised a very important issue. The right to life is what matters. In fact, taking away the life of any person by authority of Government or by armed officials is something that should not be countenanced. Globally and particularly in the USA and Europe, there are very serious movements against the use of deadly force. In the USA, there is a movement called Black Lives Matter. Although here majority of us are black, we still countenance the unjust elimination of people who would have otherwise been apprehended and tried in accordance with the law and in a court of law where their rights are defended. This is a grave matter that requires serious investigation. I propose that if Sen. Kihika does not become a governor, she should return to this House to ensure that there is legislation in place where deadly force has been used by law enforcement authorities, such that there is an automatic enquiry by independent agencies as to the circumstances under which the deadly force was used. The lives of law enforcement officers are as precious as lives of civilians, but it is ridiculous and ironical for law enforcement officers to be the ones in pursuit in pretext that they are defending lives, protecting property and also enforcing law whereas they are the ones responsible for the loss of lives. Deadly force is only allowed if the life of that officer is under serious threat, in defense of another life or if there is risk of a serious violation of law by allowing a convict or a person under lawful custody to escape."
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