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    "id": 626716,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Okoth",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 12482,
        "legal_name": "Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. On Sub-Clause 43, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “may” and substituting therefor the word “shall.” Children are some of the most vulnerable groups. This section of the law deals with the rights of the children and the necessary protection. In the original Bill, the sub-clause says:- “Where a child is brought before a court in proceedings under the Children Act or any other written law, the court may, where the child is unrepresented, order the Service to provide legal representation for the child.” In my amendment, the court must order the Service to provide legal representation for the child. That is why we are changing the word from “may” to “shall” to make sure children are represented. 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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