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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "The Petitioner contends that since 2013, some county governments have established and operationalised municipal and city courts at the county level to try offenders who flout county government laws. This is despite the repeal of the Local Governments Act (Cap.265) under which the said courts were established. She states that these courts unlawfully detain, harass and extort money from small-scale traders particularly the youth, women and vulnerable members of the society thereby causing untold agony to the affected. Further, the Petitioner cites that in March, 2015, the Chief Justice issued directive to abolish the courts. The Petitioners, therefore, pray that the National Assembly:- (i) investigates the matter and recommends appropriate action against anyone found culpable; (ii) amends the relevant law to fully operationalise the county courts under the National Government; and, (iii) causes the Auditor General to undertake a forensic audit on the accounts of the said courts. This Petition, therefore, stands committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs for consideration. The Committee is requested to consider the Petition and report its findings within 60 days in accordance with Standing Order 227(2). Thank you. Are there Members who want to make comments on this? Let us have Hon. Patrick Makau. 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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