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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support the Judicial Service Bill, 2011. I support the Bill, but I will be proposing some amendments. The Judicial Service Commission is a creation of Part IV of Chapter 10 of the Constitution of Kenya which deals, extensively, with the Judiciary. Section 171(f) of that Chapter allows for the appointment of two advocates; one a woman and the other a man, each of whom have 15 years experience, elected by members of the statutory body responsible for the professional regulation of advocates. Under Section 172 of Chapter 10, the functions of the Judicial Service Commission are listed. Among them is to recommend to the President persons to be appointed as judges. The JSC is also required, under that section of the Constitution, to review and make recommendations on the conditions of service of judges, judicial officers and remuneration of the staff of the Judiciary. This is fundamental. Under Article 172 of the Constitution, the Judicial Service Commission is required to appoint, receive complaints, investigate and remove from office or otherwise discipline registrars, magistrates and other staff of the Judiciary in the manner prescribed by an Act of Parliament, which is the Bill we are debating today. They are also responsible for preparing and implementing programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. They are also required to advise the national Government on improving efficiency and administration of justice."
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