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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I want to take this opportunity to thank hon. Linturi because this is a very important amendment. First, the tradition has been there; the practice has been there, if you are a public or a State officer and you are charged in a court of law, the first thing that happens is you remain suspended until the conclusion of that case. It has been there. I want hon. Kaluma to listen to this; it has been there, the tradition has been there and we must accept the reality. If you are a public or State officer, you have two aspects; it is a double edged sword. You must enjoy the pleasures as well as face the pressures of that position. That is why I am saying it is a double edged sword. Therefore, we accept that criminal responsibility is individual. If you are taken to a court of law, and you are a State or public officer, the first thing that you will do is remain suspended. You will have whatever you are entitled to until the conclusion of that case. Therefore, this is just appreciating the reality and putting it in perspective. To that extent, I want to sincerely thank hon. Linturi. The second aspect is that Parliament is a quasi-judicial institution. I want hon. Kaluma to hear this. You investigate through a Committee. Article 125 of the Constitution says that Parliament enjoys the same inherent powers as the High court. In fact, there is a Bill that I have published that will clearly define and give meaning to the provision of that particular Act. It is called Powers and Privileges Act. Therefore, what hon. Linturi has done is good. A Committee of Parliament which is a quasi-judicial institution investigates and brings a report. If it finds an individual culpable, is that a public relations exercise? How is it supposed to be treated? In the current Constitution, it means that until those issues are concluded that individual should--- 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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