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    "id": 649439,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Pukose",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Pukose",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for allowing me this chance to contribute to this mediated Version of the Bill. This Bill was introduced in this House, was taken to the Senate and came back with various amendments. I want to thank the Mediation Committee for a work well done. They spent two days to be able to arrive at the mediated version of the Bill. They talk about representation of registered national umbrella association of civil societies working on climate change. We know that civil societies have been very instrumental in advocating for matters related to climate change. We want them to be equally represented because they are a critical part of the society. When it comes to the names being approved by Parliament, it makes sense. This is a Bill that was considered by both the National Assembly and the Senate. It is a Bill that touches on counties. Therefore, approval should be by both Houses. On the issue of punishment, the provision allows for discretion of a judge in terms of handing down sentences to those who commit offences. It gives the limit, but the courts can vary it. With those few remarks, I support the mediated version of the Bill. Thank you."
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