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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Section 79(2) reads as follows:- \"79(2). Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provision- (a) that is reasonably required in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; (b) that is reasonably required for the purpose of protecting the reputations, rights and freedoms of other persons---\" Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, if you look at this Bill, it falls squarely into provisions within the exception or the proviso under Subsection (2) of Section 79. Nothing in the enjoyment of fundamental right, anywhere, is absolute. There are always limitations by law and under the law. What is important is to create provisions that guarantee the protection of persons affected by the law from possible arbitrary behaviour by those in authority or abuse. Therefore, this Bill is perfectly within the provisions of the Constitution but, as I said - and you will hear me when I come to contribute to it - it has a lot of issues on which we need to improve to make it a better law. Otherwise, if the learned Senior Counsel has issues to raise, let 2284 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 4, 2007 them be arguments, in the course of debate, that can be replied to and rebutted by those who hold contrary views, so that we can carry on with the debate on the Bill. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is absolutely nothing in this Bill that falls within the arguments advanced by the hon. Member. I urge you to allow debate to go on for those of us who are ready to contribute to the Bill. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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