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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. M. Kilonzo",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs",
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        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo",
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    "content": "I want to assure hon. Imanyara and all other Members who have spoken about it that Clause 9(14) was not inserted here for mischief. As we did with the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution, was inserted this in order to produce the sort of debate that has occurred. Those who listened to the debate will understand that I have heard your sentiments and we will consider deleting it, in order to bring it in line with the Members’ contribution. On the issue of consultation raised by hon. Members in Clause 12(5), we will look at it. I also suggest to hon. Members to look at Clause 9(7) because His Excellency the President, in filling a vacancy, as the Commission on Implementation said, is still required to follow the procedure in Clause 9. That means he would have to consult with the Prime Minister. I have heard what the hon. Members are saying. I also have the same concerns as to what actually “consultation” means. We will discuss with the Committee during Third Reading to see whether we can define consultation or even amend it and require agreement. I am also disappointment by the problems that have arisen from the nominations that are engaging the country. I want to assure hon. Members that this law was not intended to serve a section of the country; not even the Executive. This is going to be a national law and I will work with all hon. Members so that we can consider all suitable amendments as proposed on the Floor to make sure that, when we vet judges, we actually vet judges under what is internationally known as Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct. During the debate on the forthcoming Bill on Judicial Service, I will elaborate those principles so that they it can be appreciated once and for all that we want international best practice."
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