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    "id": 248966,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Muturi",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 215,
        "legal_name": "Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 8(2) be amended by deleting the words \"is liable upon conviction to imprisonment for life,\" and inserting the words \"shall be upon conviction sentenced to life imprisonment\" after the word less. The reason for amending this sub-clause is simple. Currently, under our laws, which I will refer to, the penalty for the offence of manslaughter under Section 205 of the Penal Code is life imprisonment. It reads:- \"Any person who commits a felony of manslaughter is liable to imprisonment for life.\" Therefore, life imprisonment is provided for in manslaughter. However, we have seen people being sentenced even for a few hours for committing the felony of manslaughter. The amendment is, therefore, merely proposed to make it clear that the conviction for this offence - life imprisonment shall be mandatory. I beg to move."
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