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    "id": 487357,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkong’a",
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        "id": 1154,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Chairlady. I agree with the second proposed amendment which seeks to delete the words “unless the court orders otherwise”. But with respect to the first amendment which obligates the victim to make a statement; that, in itself, is going too far. If that amendment is carried, it means that every victim must write a statement. There are times when victims do not want to write any statement. So, you are forcing every victim to write a statement. First and foremost, that is contrary to the Constitution. No one should be forced to give a statement. It is supposed to be voluntary. I agree with the second amendment that the court should not be given discretion as to whether a witness should give a statement or not. However, when the statement is given, the court must take it into account. So, I agree that the second part of the amendment is in order but the first part of the amendment is unconstitutional. That is forcing a victim to record a statement."
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