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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Olago",
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        "legal_name": "John Olago Aluoch",
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    "content": "It is a direct erosion of the powers and supremacy of this Parliament. The Judiciary has the responsibility to adjudicate on the legality of a legislation that Parliament may enact. But the Judiciary cannot stop debate in this House. The Government Proceedings Act, Chapter 40, specifically outlaws orders of injunction against the Government. I also wish to refer to the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, Chapter 6. Section 12 of that Act specifically says:- \"No proceedings or decisions of the National Assembly shall be questioned in any court.\" The National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act is an Act of Parliament to declare and define the powers, privileges and the immunity of the National Assembly, so that we can secure freedom of speech here in this House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in view of this very grave derogation of the Constitution - the November 12, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3435 suppression of powers by the Judiciary, I wish to seek your direction and ruling. That is all, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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