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    "id": 953144,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tetu, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. James Gichuhi",
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        "legal_name": "James Gichuhi Mwangi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I also support the amendments as proposed by Hon. Martha Wangari especially recognising the fact that children rights are human rights. As you look at the process of adoption, I am aware that there are several procedures that are undertaken before a certificate is issued. Bonding between an adopted child and the mother and the father is a right that is recognised under international instruments. I can cite several rights of the child, especially the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. One of the rights that are enshrined in that particular instrument is the right to association with both parents. There are also several other instruments like the 1924 Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child. All those recognise the rights of the child, especially an adopted child who has been given a new lease of life. It is very important to have time to bond with the adopting parent. As has been proposed, I would also encourage that that period should be increased to give ample time for the child and the mother, so that the child can have time to realise and enjoy those rights as recognised by the 1948 Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Article 25(2) of the Declaration recognises the need of motherhood and childhood. So, I would say that this Bill is a milestone because previousrights of adopted children have not been recognised under the Children Act. I highly support amending the Act and incorporating this particular provision. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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