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    "id": 626418,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Korir",
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        "legal_name": "Wesley Kipchumba Korir",
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    "content": "Hon. Chairlady, I think when you put the Question we were still synthesising the idea. That is why we prefer to discuss before the Question is put; we get to change our minds as we listen to people contribute and we get a clear idea of what we are dealing with. I stand to oppose the amendment, too. I support the original amendment by Hon. Okoth because it is a right for every Kenyan to get legal aid. The Vice-Chair said that it is expensive, but I wonder what expense it is because we already have the courts and everything set up. As one Member said, we are already giving out legal aid to people charged with murder, but cannot afford to hire lawyers. It should be a right and not a favour. The country should give priority to giving people what is their rights. We should not give leeway to the AG’s Office. We live in a country where we know that if we say “may”, it will never happen. So, we should remain with “shall” and give the AG’s Office the responsibility to set aside money to establish these offices because this is a right and not a favour."
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