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    "id": 1567618,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Senators, I have previously cautioned Senators on the matter of maintenance of order and decorum in the Senate. The Standing Orders provide a framework for debate and order in the Senate. In particular, I refer hon. Senators to Part XVIII and Part XX of the Senate Standing Orders, which provide for Rules of Debate and order in the Senate and in Committees. Allow me, for the benefit of all hon. Senators, to reiterate what these parts provide. Part XVIII provides, among others- i. Speaking twice to a Question; ii. Point of order; iii. Anticipating debate; iv. Contents of speeches; v. Comments on proceedings of Select Committees; and, vi. Responsibility for statement of facts. On the other hand, Part XX, which contains Standing Orders Nos.121 and 122 provide for acts, which constitute disorderly conduct and gross disorderly conduct. These Standing Orders provide that a Senator is disorderly if the Senator (inter alia) - i. creates disorder; ii. knowingly raises a false point of order; iii. unnecessarily interrupts proceedings or consults in a disruptive manner; iv. makes allegations without, in the Speaker's opinion, adequate substantiation; or v. defies a ruling or direction of the Speaker or Chairperson of Committees; vi. demonstrates or makes disruptive utterances against the suspension of a named Senator; vii. disrupts or attempts to disrupt the Speaker's procession; viii. commits any other breach of these Standing Orders that, in the opinion of the Speaker, constitutes gross disorderly conduct. Hon. Senators, Standing Order Nos.121(2) and 122(2) further outline the consequences of creating disorder and gross disorder in the Senate. In cases of disorderly conduct, the Speaker may call upon a Senator whose behavior is deemed disorderly, caution them or order their withdrawal from the precincts of Parliament for the remainder of that day's sitting. In the case of gross disorderly conduct, the Speaker shall order the Senator to withdraw immediately from the precincts of Parliament. On the first occasion, the withdrawal shall be for a maximum of three sitting days, including the sitting day of suspension. On the second or subsequent occasion during the same session, the withdrawal shall be for a minimum of seven sitting days and a maximum of 21 days, including the day of suspension. The above provisions are in place to ensure that debates in Plenary proceed in a respectful and constructive manner. It allows all Senators the opportunity to contribute meaningfully in the process facilitating the Senate to fulfil its constitutional mandate in an orderly, systematic and predictable manner. I must once again caution hon. Senators that the Presidium will not hesitate to invoke and apply the provisions of the Standing Orders against any Senator who is The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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