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    "id": 415921,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kajuju",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Florence Kajuju",
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    "content": "far as the Constitution is concerned. This section also sets out the fact that it has to be guided by issues of constitutionalism, justice and the rule of law. What is of key in the Constitution is the fact that the public must be allowed access to justice. The LSK has appreciated that fact and ensured that it is able to facilitate access to justice, especially to persons who are challenged financially. Hon. Speaker, you appreciate this having practised law from the other side, that we are able to give pro bono services. That is free services to persons who want to access justice without paying or they are incapacitated in one way or another in terms of paying for legal services. I appreciate the LSK for the particular interest they have in access to justice. They also protect the public interest as I had submitted earlier and they bring all these issues on board through the Public Interest Litigation Committee. The LSK has not forgotten the issues of cross border legal practice and this I appreciate them for being the Chairperson of regional integration. The LSK members can be members of the East African Law Society (EALS). By the mere fact that you are a member of the LSK then through your subscription, you automatically become a Member of the EALS. This is good for purposes of deepening, widening, thickening and tightening the East African integration process. This Bill recognizes persons who have not necessarily been trained as lawyers and they can also become members of the LSK, not to practise but as honorary members. I would encourage members of the 11th Parliament to also apply and become honorary members of the LSK, because it is a special body within the Republic of Kenya. We shall give you that particular recognition if you deserve. Under Section 13, a Member can be struck out of the roll of advocates; which I proudly signed in 1995. If one is found by the disciplinary committee to not have duly followed the ethical practice and professional conduct, they can easily be struck out by the LSK. That goes to show that this is a body which has opened itself up and is not shy of punishing members who have not participated in the activities of the Society and have committed unethical conduct, which is not becoming of an advocate. Under Section 18 of the Bill, there is a governing council though which the LSK operates, where decisions and policies are made and left to the management under the secretary of the council to implement. Of importance in this Bill is the recognition by the LSK of the young minds getting admitted to the legal practice day in, day out to enable them participate in the governing council. Under Section 18, a member of the LSK can qualify to become a member of the governing council, if they have been in practice for two years from the date of admission. This is a plus because the young lawyers must have an opportunity to rule, govern and administer justice to our people through the governing council of the LSK. The LSK Bill also recognizes Chapter 6 of the Constitution. Under Section 18(d) it indicates that persons who are to be elected to the Council of Legal Education must meet the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. As a fact, that is normally the procedure in electing our members. Under this Bill you will also find that for elections to be conducted by the LSK, the IEBC must be keen and conduct the elections to ensure they are free and fair. Under The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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