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    "id": 374325,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "I, therefore, wish to convey to the House that my office has, through the Clerk’s office, received a Petition regarding the proposed amendments to the National Police Service Act No.11A of 2011 and the National Police Service Commission Act No.30 of 2011. Hon. Members, the Petition dated 16th July 2013 is addressed to the National Assembly and it is signed by 29 citizens praying that Parliament refrains from making any amendments to the National Police Service Act and the National Police Service Commission Act. The view of the petitioners is that any amendment to the said law may violate the spirit and letter of the Constitution and erode the gains made in reforming the Police Service. Hon. Members, as you are aware the two Bills have been published but are yet to be read the first time. Whilst Parliament cannot be blocked from legislating, it is the right of every Kenyan to petition Parliament on any matter under the functions of Parliament. It is expected that Parliament will, through its committees, consider prayers sought by the petitioners. Hon. Members, this Petition therefore shall stand committed to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security for consideration. In its report on the two Bills, the Committee is requested to consider the Petition and report its findings within 60 days or during consideration of the report of the Bills in the Second Reading whichever is soonest."
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