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    "id": 590228,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/590228/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Prof.) Nyikal",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Nyikal",
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    "content": "The processes have also been made quite flexible. The court shall have control over its procedures, but within the law. Even where procedures take place, I find it extremely flexible. The provision for alternative dispute is probably the most important part of this Bill because the procedures that have been provided allow for utilization of alternative processes in a structured manner and with good records so that you can use council elders, but put the proceedings on record. Orders will be made according to the court, and they will be respected. Clause 20 talks about bad lawyers. What people fear most is the adversarial nature of the court processes, where lawyers go for each other’s necks, pin down innocent-looking people and make them look foolish in front of the whole crowd. We must protect our people from such experiences. Therefore, I support this particular provision. In terms of the language of use, people need not be afraid that when they go to court, they will need somebody to help them. One can speak in any language, including sign language. The time to be taken in the whole law process has been shortened. You can use technology. I am not afraid that technology can be abused. There are enough protection measures. We have enough cyber space laws that can protect us. It allows for cases with similar claims to be consolidated. So, in the rural areas, you may find that an incident has occurred and so many people are involved. Now, you will not have a whole village standing with you in the process. So, what is required is that you consolidate them and get a representative claim."
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