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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Linturi",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise again to seek a further clarification on the ruling that you have just made on the matter of how we should associate or coalesce to get recognition as an Opposition. I appreciate the fact that the Standing Orders require that the Official Opposition should have 30 Members of Parliament from one political party. However, being a new Member of Parliament, at times, it may not be within my knowledge, but I would appreciate if I am proved wrong. Section 80(1) of the Constitution talks about the freedoms of assembly and association. It says:- \"Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to a trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests.\" Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the main interest we are trying to champion here, as the hon. Members who have signed the petition which I presented to your office, is that there is need for this House to have an Official Opposition to check the Government. If the Standing Orders override the Constitution, it would be quite unfair. I pray that you re-consider your ruling in relation to Section 80(1) of the Constitution. I believe and feel that our freedom of assembly and association will either be contravened or interfered with, if we are not allowed to petition this House to recognise us 530 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 17, 2008 as a group of opposition. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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