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    "id": 62694,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/62694/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mungatana",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 185,
        "legal_name": "Danson Buya Mungatana",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I wanted to support hon. Gumbo’s proposition for the simple reason that there is a clear distinction between my amendment, which was going to be contrary to the Constitution, as opposed to the amendment of hon. Gumbo who is simply saying that these people who will be going before courts should not, because amongst the duties they will have is to promote and even transfer judges and judicial staff. So, we cannot rule out intimidation that can occur. In the same breath, I think my amendment is the one that would be contrary to the Constitution like the Minister said, because it is wider. But this one is very restrictive. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the Constitution is very clear. The Bill of Rights can be limited. So, this issue of segregation can be limited by statutes. This is one of the statutes. We are saying: Yes, advocates of the High Court can be members of the Judicial Service Commission, but those who choose to continue going before magistrates and judges who expect their promotions to come from the same people---- That is what it is addressing. It is not addressing all advocates. So, I think it is a good amendment. I support."
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