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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Speaker",
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    "content": "“There is established the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution.” It goes ahead and sets out who that Commission shall be constituted of. Otherwise, it is expressly established by the Constitution. There can be no other interpretation. It is simple and straightforward. What we then have in the Bill that is captured at Order No.8 is a Bill to operationalize the Commission as established by the Constitution; to ensure that, that Commission is in place and functions as anticipated by the Constitution. You will find that in the preamble to the Bill. Among other things, it says: “To provide for the appointment procedure for Members of the Commission.” Without this Bill, there is no procedure for appointment of Members of the Commission. So, this Bill becomes a matter of necessity, but we have to enact it so that there is a procedure for constitution of the Commission as anticipated by the Constitution. Having said all that, it is my finding on this matter, as the Speaker of the Legislature and not a Judge of the Supreme Court, that it is necessary that this business proceeds. I will direct that Order No.8 be read. Hon. Members, I want to put a rider. Note that the Constitution itself has adequate provisions as supplemented by our Standing Orders to check anything that is unlawful as the process of enactment continues. So, after this First Reading, there will be a Second Reading. If there is anything the matter in the Bill, hon. Members are at liberty and, indeed, have the power and can terminate the process of enactment of this Bill."
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