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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chea",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. We are also saying that other than students who have not received their results, we also have schools and other learning institutions which have lost their reputations as a result of having been associated with examination irregularities. Therefore, the amendment Bill comes at a very important time in the history of this country. We are all aware that in this country examinations are regarded with high esteem. This is a country where people are very much interested in the grade you scored when you went to school. If that is the seriousness with which people attach examinations in this country, then it is important that the amendments that have been proposed by Hon. Agoi sail through. If you look at Section 45 of the principal Act, you will see that KNEC can just act on its whims and nullify results of some students, or the results of an entire institution. Doing so is not in order. Nullifying of examination results is a drastic order. Before such thing happens, it is important that there be some form of investigation. All other mechanisms of addressing the situation should be exhausted before a student loses his or her results. That is why I find the amendment Bill to be very progressive. The introduction of Section 45(b) in the principal Act brings in inquiries. This is in conformity with the cardinal principal of law that one is entitled to a fair hearing, and which says that you cannot be condemned unheard. Equally important, the amendment Bill seeks to align the Act with the Constitution. Therefore, it has to be supported. When the Council decides to carry out investigation, the 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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