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    "id": 457733,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/457733/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, Standing Order No. 225(2) requires that the Speaker presents to the House any petition other than those presented through a Member. I, therefore, wish to convey to the House that my office has received a petition regarding the rights of persons detained or held in custody or imprisoned. The petition was sent to the Clerk of the National Assembly by prisoners serving life imprisonment or long sentences at Kamiti Maximum Prison. It was submitted on their behalf and on behalf of all prisoners in the Republic of Kenya regarding rights of persons detained, held in custody or imprisoned. The petition received on 12th November, 2013, is signed by seven prisoners praying several matters, including the following:- (i) that Parliament reviews the Prisons Act, Cap. 90, to align it with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; (ii) that Parliament pursues the reforms hitherto commenced in this sector to ensure that rights of persons detained in custody or in prison are observed; (iii) that Parliament considers legislating on the fate of decisions made by the judges and magistrates who have since been removed from the Judiciary on grounds of integrity; and, (iv) that Parliament explores ways of causing the Power of Mercy Committee to expeditiously examine requests sent to them. Hon. Members, this petition is the first of its kind in our young democracy. I, therefore, direct that the petition be committed to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security for their consideration. The Committee is requested to consider the petition and report its findings in accordance with Standing Order No. 227(2). Thank you."
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