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    "id": 575653,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me the chance to support the adoption of this Report and Policy Paper. The GJLOS is an important sector in this country. I had an opportunity to work for GJLOS from 2004 to 2007; we did a lot of work. While working for this sector, one of the challenges we used to face was lack of a policy paper that would guide operation in this sector. This policy paper becomes very important and timely in this country. This policy paper is going to ensure there is proper co-ordination and harmonisation of all the initiatives under this sector. A number of reforms have been introduced in this sector which include the police sector, electoral reforms, Judicial reforms and a number of initiatives introduced leading to anti-corruption initiatives. When you look at these initiatives and reforms, the major challenge in achieving the targeted outcomes has been lack of integrated approach. The many departments which are implementing a number of issues in this sector have varied approach to implementation. They do things without caring what the other departmental sectors are doing. In this sector, there are a lot of linkages, and it is very difficult for any department to do something without affecting the operations of other departments. If you look at the criminal justice system, it brings on board a lot of players. If these players are not properly guided through a policy document like this one, we are not likely to achieve the expected outcomes in a timely manner because some people will be operating while pulling others back, as others are pushing forward. In my view, this policy paper becomes very important, and I want to plead with the House to adopt it as soon as possible, so that we can move forward in terms of implementation. I have been wondering how, as a country, we operate without a policy document. The best practice is a situation where you have the policy documents or papers from which you derive legal framework, and come up with an implementation framework and later frameworks. In a situation where we have legal frameworks not informed by a policy framework, you will find there is a lot of inconsistency. To me, this policy paper becomes very important. I see a situation where within a very short time, the GJLOS that has been facing a lot of challenges will be properly structured. We will get things right and they will be implemented within a very short time. Issues of human rights fall under this sector. I can see a situation where, with this policy, we will be able to move forward in the right way as a country because the policy will inform all the laws that we have on human rights. Hon. Deputy Speaker, as I conclude, I would like to speak about the registration of persons. I look forward to a day when, as a Kenyan, I will only be required to produce one document which has all the information about me. I will be happy to have only one document 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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