Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1268482,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1268482/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 127,
    "type": "other",
    "speaker_name": "",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "(5) The fabric for all Senators attire should be conventional and decent enough. For avoidance of doubt, jeans, leather, translucent and luminous fabrics and revealing outfits will not be allowed. Hon. Senators, it is important to note that a dress code alone cannot guarantee the integrity of our debate or the effectiveness of our policies. Ultimately it is the quality of our arguments, the respect we show to one another and the dedication we bring to our work that truly define us as representatives of the people. A professional attire in our parliamentary Chamber serves as a visible representation of our commitment to mutual respect. We also demonstrate our understanding of the importance of our roles and the gravity of the decisions we make. Going forward, the Chair expects all hon. Senators to be dressed in formal, professional or otherwise appropriate attire when attending Plenary sittings and to adhere to the requirements of Rule No. 5 of the Speaker’s Rules and paragraph seven of the Fourth Schedule of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act when undertaking our constitutional duties. In conclusion, considering the involving nature of dressing and the importance of the same in enhancing decorum in the Senate, we will commence a review of the Speaker’s Rules to take into account the above further guidelines and new developments on the dress code. Kindly be guided accordingly."
}