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    "id": 726853,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Sunjeev",
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        "legal_name": "Sunjeev Kour Birdi",
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    "content": "There has been mention of violent crimes. It is surprising to see that gender-based violence has increased by 16 per cent. Rape, defilement and incest have increased immensely. In 2014, 239 cases were reported. In 2015, it had increased to 333 cases. What does that say about community and society we live in? As a result, bigamy--- How do I point my finger at Government or at a leader when I am not able to keep order and instil discipline in my house? It begs to point a finger at oneself. Recently, Hon. Joyce Lay and I handed over a home and a shopping unit to a lady called Jackline Mwende. As you know, her hands were chopped off by her ex-husband. That was a despicable act. Any act of violence is despicable. I was shocked to read the comments made by people. They actually glorified the fact that her hands were chopped off because she is now expectant. I felt that it was very inhuman because, still there is absolutely nothing that can justify such a form of injustice. Gender-based violence falls under violent crimes and criminal activity and is on the rise. This is a challenge that needs to be tackled head- on. Wildlife crimes have been talked about and it has been said that concerted efforts need to be made by all stakeholders--- Transport and road safety has been touched. It has been said before that negative attitude and resistance to change is something that contributes to the way people behave and giving in to giving a bribe to a police officer so that one can get away with an offence. You get to see many things on social media these days. It is despicable that we have come to that point where we feel that it is better to give a bribe than to be answerable for something."
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