Asman Kamama

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended− (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clauses− “(1) The Refugee Status Appeal Board shall consist of− (a) a chairperson, who shall be an advocate of not less than ten years’ standing; and (b) eight members appointed from among persons having knowledge of and experience in matters relating to− (i) refugee affairs; (ii) immigration; (iii) foreign affairs; (iv) national security; and (v) public administration. (1A) The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette. (1B) A member of the Appeal ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended− (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clauses− “(1) The Refugee Status Appeal Board shall consist of− (a) a chairperson, who shall be an advocate of not less than ten years’ standing; and (b) eight members appointed from among persons having knowledge of and experience in matters relating to− (i) refugee affairs; (ii) immigration; (iii) foreign affairs; (iv) national security; and (v) public administration. (1A) The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette. (1B) A member of the Appeal ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: (1C) The Board may, where necessary, co-opt to invite a person with specialized knowledge and skill to attend the sittings of the Board, but such person shall not have the right to vote.” (a) by deleting sub-clause (5) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause− “(5) The function of the Appeal Board shall be to hear and determine appeals against any decision of the Director with regard to refugee status determination.” The justification is that the amendment seeks to state the composition of the Appeals Board as currently contained in the Bill. The Appeals Board may not effectively deal with ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: (1C) The Board may, where necessary, co-opt to invite a person with specialized knowledge and skill to attend the sittings of the Board, but such person shall not have the right to vote.” (a) by deleting sub-clause (5) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause− “(5) The function of the Appeal Board shall be to hear and determine appeals against any decision of the Director with regard to refugee status determination.” The justification is that the amendment seeks to state the composition of the Appeals Board as currently contained in the Bill. The Appeals Board may not effectively deal with ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Of course, it is very paradoxical that the sponsor of the Bill, who is my friend, is opposing his amendments. So, I oppose the proposal by the sponsor, Hon. Neto. We need an appeals board that takes care of all professionals. He called it omnibus. We need an omnibus in this context, this being a sensitive issue. We need as many participants as possible. I also want to inform Hon. Members that it was a collective decision that we have this appeals board or omnibus of over 20 stakeholders. So, I oppose the sponsor and propose that we maintain the ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Of course, it is very paradoxical that the sponsor of the Bill, who is my friend, is opposing his amendments. So, I oppose the proposal by the sponsor, Hon. Neto. We need an appeals board that takes care of all professionals. He called it omnibus. We need an omnibus in this context, this being a sensitive issue. We need as many participants as possible. I also want to inform Hon. Members that it was a collective decision that we have this appeals board or omnibus of over 20 stakeholders. So, I oppose the sponsor and propose that we maintain the ... view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Refugees Bill (National Assembly Bill No.26 of 2016) up to Clause 12 with amendments and seek leave to sit again. view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Refugees Bill (National Assembly Bill No.26 of 2016) up to Clause 12 with amendments and seek leave to sit again. view
• 31 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Refugees Bill (National Assembly Bill No.26 of 20160) up to Clause 12 and approved the same with amendments and seeks leave to sit again. view