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    "id": 409635,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/409635/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Oyugi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Augostinho Neto Oyugi",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, indeed, I do have an intervention on Clause 38 and I am just wondering if that was overtaken by events. If you look at Clause 38(c), my understanding of what it reads, “make any directive and declaration on freedom of expression” that is slightly larger than the mandate of the Commission. My understanding of Article 24 of the Constitution is that a directive would be a limitation on fundamental freedoms and I do not think that is within the strengths or the powers that the Commission can have. The Constitution only anticipates that if at all there are going to be limitations in fundamental freedoms, that should only be done in accordance with the court of law and of course you really need to show reasons for that. So, a directive like this, in my opinion, would be a little bit dangerous. Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman."
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