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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Amolo",
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        "legal_name": "Rachel Ameso Amolo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I stand to support this Bill and I thank Hon. Keynan for bringing the Bill to this House. It feels very nice as Members of Parliament to know that we have freedom of speech and protection. When I comment or utter any words as a Member of Parliament, with respect of course, I need to be assured of protection according to this Bill. The other thing is the protection of members of staff. This is very important because even as they work with us, yes, they know we are Members of Parliament, but it also feels so good for them to know that they are protected while working with Members of Parliament wherever they are taking their minutes in committees and within the premises of Parliament. The other thing that makes me support this Bill is the establishment of the Committee of Powers and Privileges. This will enquire into the conduct of Member who, say, could be alleged of having committed assault. This will make Members of Parliament to also style up. Some of us may be working not knowing that we are protected. This Committee will give us powers and structure. We will work knowing that there is a Committee that could call us to explain when things are not right or when our conduct is not right. The other thing is about enforcement. I want to support the Bill because of the penalties that have been put there. Anytime you know there is a penalty, you have to work according to the laws that have been put there. The other thing is about those who 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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