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    "id": 1545329,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Soipan Tuya",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Defence",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Roselinda Soipan Tuya",
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    "content": "In response to Question (c), the KDF is structured to ensure continuous state of mission readiness, allowing for swift and effective response to both external and internal threats when the need arises. However, its participation in internal security operations are carefully guided by the Constitution and the KDF Act, which specify notifications through gazette notice, authorization to be sought prior to the deployment and the mandatory reports to be furnished to the National Assembly and close collaboration and cooperation with the necessary security institutions. Question (d) on how the KDF balances the internal security needs of the state and the sanctity of civilians' lives when dealing with internal instability or unrest, the involvement of KDF in internal security matters, as I have said, is governed under the Constitution and the KDF Act. Section three of the Act provides that KDF shall, in fulfilling its mandate, observe and uphold the Bill of Rights, values and principles under the Constitution in terms of striving for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members. KDF is also to comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity, as well as the requirement for sufficient training of staff before such deployments. Guided by the foresaid constitutional and statutory dictates, the KDF is deeply committed to professionalism and operates within customary rules of engagement that prioritize the protection of civilians. This approach entails the employment of non-lethal methods whenever possible and the use of minimum force consistent with the achievement of the mission in accordance with the laid-out standard operating procedures. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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