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    "id": 592539,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "2. That the question of determining what constitutes gross violation of the Constitution or gross misconduct is one that clings and hangs on the impeachable authority of the House and is exercisable in two instances – firstly, at the point of the approval of the Special Motion for impeachment or dismissal by the Speaker pursuant to Standing Order 47(3)(b) and (e) which requires the Speaker to be satisfied of the constitutional and evidential propriety of the Special Motions. Secondly, at the point of investigations conducted by the relevant Select Committee or tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of the relevant Article of the Constitution. 3. That in order to facilitate the Speaker and the House to comply with the obligation under paragraph 2, averments made in the Special Motions should be accompanied by the necessary evidence including annexures and sworn testimonies in respect of the allegation as may be necessary. 4. That Members wishing to bring a Special Motion within the confines of Articles 145, 150(2) and 152(6) of the Constitution should get drafting assistance from the office of the Clerk before embarking on the collection of signatures and before submitting to the Clerk a copy of the proposed Motion as contemplated in the Standing Orders. 5. That for purposes of certainty and good order in the conduct of the business of the House and notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 66(4), no withdrawal of signatures will in future be permitted where the Member has sought assistance from the Office of the Clerk as indicated above, prior to embarking on the collection of signatures. 6. That the Procedure and House Rules Committee re-looks at the Standing Orders with a view to incorporating the best practices on the issues raised in this Communication during the next review."
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