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    "id": 512628,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/512628/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkong’a",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1154,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
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    "content": "We propose that Clause 23 be deleted as contained in the Order Paper. The reason is that the police have been given inordinate powers that are unchecked. The law states that a police officer may arrest the respondent without a warrant and on the request of the applicant or applicant’s representative. If the applicant is asking you or directing the police to arrest a person--- You can only report a complaint, but you cannot direct the police to arrest somebody. It can only be done through a court, when someone applies to the court and an order is issued that the person be arrested. The policeman cannot on mere suspicion alone, and it is not sufficient to be directed by the applicant or respondent to arrest a person. That is contrary to Article 245 of the Constitution which states very clearly that no person shall direct the Inspector-General of the Police while performing his functions to do anything. He must act independently and in accordance with the law. That is why we are proposing the deletion of that particular clause."
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