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    "content": "In the UK House of Commons, the dress code is formal with even requirements for neatness and tidiness. Men should wear a jacket, shirt, tie and long trousers in the Chamber as a mark of respect for both their colleagues and for the institution itself. Members are even not allowed to have their hands in their pockets. The Chair of the House of Commons is on record saying:- “It is not appropriate to address the House without being properly attired.” Similarly, in the Parliaments of New Zealand, Canada and Australia, dress code is very formal. Closer home in Uganda, the rules provide that members shall dress in a decent and dignified manner; a) A pair of trousers with a jacket, shirt and tie. A kanzu or jacket or safari suit for male Members. b) A jacket, blouse and skirt or dress or busuti traditional wear for lady Members. c) Military attire for the members of the Armed Forces The rules also provide that any Member intending to dress otherwise, may do so, with the permission of the Speaker. This is to provide facilitation so that when circumstances such as medical requirements or one’s faith may dictate his or her manner of dressing. Hon. Senators, let me retaliate the position taken by the Speaker of the National Assembly on 7th May, 2009 on the same matter, and I quote. “Hon. Members, the essence of the communication is not restricted to the concept of proper dress code, but extend to capture a deep reflection on the need to uphold the dignity of the House, which we have jealously protected and defended over the years.” The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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