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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for that wise ruling. When the Acting Speaker is not in the Chair, he is a Senator like any other. The raid did not contravene or violate the rights of the arrested persons as no one was tortured and neither were they restricted from communicating. Those who sustained injuries, whether fatal or otherwise did so as they fought battles with the law enforcement officers during the fracas. Further, the raid was justified and police used proportionate force to the prevailing circumstances as the suspects were armed with AK rifles, knives and stones. It should be noted that while it is the right of every citizen to enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms as stipulated in Article 25 (a) of the Constitution, such should be enjoyed with strict and clear observance of Article 24 (d) which requires as follows: The need to ensure that the enjoyment of rights and fundamental freedoms by any individual does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others. Enjoyment of the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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