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"speaker_name": "Kigumo, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Munyoro",
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"content": "anyone is to be blamed, it should be individuals like Elon Musk and others who facilitate the kind of social media activity we are witnessing. That said, I do not believe we should isolate or scapegoat anyone. Lastly, concerning the goons who were attacking shops and homes, the Police Act is quite clear. Section 15(1) outlines that the police must obey lawful orders, and Section 15(2) defines the conditions under which police may make an arrest. If a police officer encounters someone vandalising a shop, I do not believe any new law is required for them to take action. The police do not need additional legislation to function effectively. What we witnessed yesterday, the videos I have seen, including one where police simply drove past people who were breaking into a shop and did nothing, must be addressed. We must hold them accountable. They have a duty to make arrests and protect private property. As for the right to demonstrate, we are all aware of our constitutional history. That right must be safeguarded. We must be allowed to express our grievances when we feel disenfranchised, whether by Parliament, the Government, or any other entity. Article 37 is clear on this matter. I wish to conclude by saying that for those people..."
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