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    "id": 718751,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/718751/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kajuju",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Florence Kajuju",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2016, but with very serious reservations on some of the concerns that have been raised. I support the proposed amendments to the Children Act No.8 of 2001. It is known that when it comes to adoption of children, there are some regulations that are normally followed to ensure that if a family is adopting a child, they are not just doing so for the sake of it or to expose the child to any suffering. Such family must meet some standards. Therefore, I support the fact that the CS is supposed to ensure that there are restrictions, especially in international adoptions. Normally, adoption of children is done before the High Court. That gives it the status that it deserves. Therefore, it would be good if the CS is able to ensure that they sieve the applications that are made. On the issue of persons with disabilities, our disabled persons have not been given due respect and the dignity that they deserve. It is therefore important so that we can comply with Article 100 of the Constitution. This amendment is being done to ensure that there is equity in representation in the council and in any other place where disabled persons are concerned. My main reservation is on the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. The particular amendment that has been proposed is really bad for the children, mothers and fathers of Kenya."
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