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    "id": 1240716,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "However, as I have observed earlier, addressing this issue exhaustively requires the involvement of other competent constitutional and statutory bodies besides the Speaker. Whereas the Speaker may make interim interventions to facilitate the continuity of the business of the House, the final interpretation and enforcement of the rights and freedoms lies with the Judiciary as outlined under Article 165 of the Constitution. On the second issue, I note that Standing Order 20A(4) provides that a decision of a parliamentary party replacing its whip or deputy whip shall be communicated to the Speaker in writing. In the case of the Minority Party, the decision is to be communicated by the Leader of the Minority Party. Please, note the emphasis of the Standing Orders on the use of the word “replacing”. Further, Standing Order 20A(5) obligates the Speaker to convey the decision of a party to replace its whip or deputy whip as soon as practicable following receipt of the decision. Members at the door, take the nearest seats."
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