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    "id": 1356227,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Osotsi",
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        "legal_name": "Osotsi Godfrey Otieno",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on Standing Order No. 103 (2), matters sub judice or secret, that says- “A matter shall be considered to be sub judice when it refers to active criminal or civil proceedings and discussion of such matter is likely to prejudice its fair determination.” It goes on, under Standing Order No. 103 (3) (c) and says- “Civil proceedings shall be deemed to be active when arrangements for hearing, such as settling down a case for trial, have been made, until the proceedings are ended by judgment or discontinuation.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Motion that the hon. Member is giving notice here is already active in court, in a case involving Mr. Ekuru Aukot and others verses the National Security Council and six other respondents, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, who is a fourth respondent and has been served. This matter is undergoing hearing now. Based on our previous rulings, specifically on the matter involving Sen. Orwoba and Sen. Dullo, where you ruled that a matter that is in court is not subject for debate in this House, we would like your direction on this matter."
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