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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if the law required something to be clear, it should clearly provide so. In this one, it appears there is an ambiguity and it should satisfy that it is in reference to matters of doping. The side notes indicate:- “Independence of the agency and therapeutic use exemption committee” Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the wording should be changed to reflect investigations and not to cause contradiction. I propose that in the proposed amendments - that are to come later - these banned substances come through pharmaceutical and licensed businesses. At the first instance, the licensed businesses are the ones that are doing illegal actions. The Board established in this Bill should have a member from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. The Senate Majority Leader should take note of that. In most cases, banned substances are coming through registered and licensed organisations and pharmacies. The body that regulates the pharmacies and their operations is the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. This board should have a member of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. The offences perpetuated are done by these legal businesses. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it reminds me of someone in the City Market who used to sell cabbages but when you check at the back, you will find all the alcohol in the world. This is the same thing with doping. There are certain drugs that are lawful for purposes of medicinal use but have got substances that are banned. There is a substance called ephedrine which got Maradona in trouble. In some cases, they are used by people who practice in gymnasiums. It is also used for medicinal purposes. Some substances are banned in so far as doping is concerned. Therefore, the Bill - instead of being too ambiguous - should list what the banned substances are for purposes of sports. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Maria Sharapova who played tennis was banned."
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