Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 979430,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/979430/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 284,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13156,
        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo Jnr",
        "slug": "mutula-kilonzo-jnr"
    },
    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. The Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights agrees with the amendments to Clause 5(3) (b), (4) and (5) as shown in the Order Paper. The amendment by the National Assembly in Clause 5(3) seeks to remove the word ‘shall’ and put ‘may’ which means that the provisions of paragraph (a) and (b) of sub-clause 3 are now optional as opposed to mandatory. The second amendment in b(3) seeks to introduce a new paragraph where committees of the county assemblies can conduct site visits if they find it necessary. The Committee noted that the principle on public participation is enshrined in the Constitution. Further, the Petitions to Parliament under the Procedure Act 2012, which provides for procedure of making consideration for Petitions, does not stipulate the procedure to be taken when considering a Petition. Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, the amendment provides for consideration of Petitions in accordance to the Standing Orders of every relevant House. This is because even our Standing Orders are silent on the steps to be taken when considering such a Petition. Therefore, the step by step procedure amendments by the National Assembly are agreeable to the Committee. We conquer and approve the same."
}