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    "id": 1231811,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon Senators, the dress code of this House is defined by Rule No.5 of the Speaker’s Rules. I will read for clarity purposes. “Senators are required not to enter the Chamber, Lounge of dining room without being properly dressed. This means that a male Senator shall be dressed in a coat, collar, tie, long trousers, socks and shoes or service uniform, religious attire or such other decent dressing as may be approved by the Speaker from time to time. An equivalent standard shall apply with respect to women Senators who may also wear kitenge or such other African attire.” I have looked at how Sen. Methu is dressed today. Indeed, he is dressed in a shirt with a coat. What we need to look at is whether, how he is dressed conforms with the requirements of Rule 5 of the Speaker’s Rules. The dictionary defines a coat as an outer garment with sleeves, be it short or long and typically extending below the hips. That is the typical definition of a coat. I am afraid Sen. Methu, I wish at least what you are dressing had sleeves, be it short or long. In their absence, it cannot be defined as a coat. If it met the definition of a coat, then you could have gotten away with it. Therefore, my ruling on your dress code today is that you are not properly dressed for the House and I ask you to withdraw from the Chamber."
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