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    "id": 231440,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
        "slug": "martha-karua"
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is unfortunate that there has not been adequate discussions. But I had indicated to the hon. Member that we are opposed to this amendment. When you look at Clause 3, you will see that what is envisaged in the Title of the Act, is protection for witnesses in criminal and other proceedings. It is mainly for criminal proceedings, and other proceedings, as the Attorney-General may, in his wisdom include. What is being proposed means that we shall protect witnesses even in a land dispute tribunal. This is not what is envisaged. There are too many quasi- judicial bodies, and we cannot accord them the same protection as in criminal cases. We, therefore, feel that this amendment is unnecessary, and it can lead to a dangerous situation where investigative bodies can also be given false evidence because witnesses are under protection. We honestly need protection for witnesses in criminal cases and in other very special proceedings, which the Attorney-General can enumerate. I beg, therefore, to oppose."
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