24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I have noted what the Chairman said, that this was agreed. However, I think it is a dangerous course and we should oppose this amendment. This is not just about financial reports. The clause reads:- “The Director-General shall within three months, at the end of each calendar year furnish the President, Cabinet Secretary and the National Security Council with a report of the activities of the Service----“ The key word is “activities”. There are some activities which are secret in nature. There are certain activities of this organization which cannot be contained in a ...
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24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I have noted what the Chairman said, that this was agreed. However, I think it is a dangerous course and we should oppose this amendment. This is not just about financial reports. The clause reads:- “The Director-General shall within three months, at the end of each calendar year furnish the President, Cabinet Secretary and the National Security Council with a report of the activities of the Service----“ The key word is “activities”. There are some activities which are secret in nature. There are certain activities of this organization which cannot be contained in a ...
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. In the interest of saving time, the position is very clear as put by Mr. Keynan. We have no choice but to accept this amendment in view of the fact that our
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. In the interest of saving time, the position is very clear as put by Mr. Keynan. We have no choice but to accept this amendment in view of the fact that our
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. In the interest of saving time, the position is very clear as put by Mr. Keynan. We have no choice but to accept this amendment in view of the fact that our
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to oppose these two amendments, Subclauses (3) and (4). We have no problem with self-declaration being filed with the IBEC to show compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution. It is assumed that the candidates who will file the self-declarations will do so in good faith, and that there is no presumption of guilt on the part of the candidate. If you look at the way Subclauses (3) and (4) are framed, it is assumed that whatever you have filed attracts the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission because it is illegal---
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to oppose these two amendments, Subclauses (3) and (4). We have no problem with self-declaration being filed with the IBEC to show compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution. It is assumed that the candidates who will file the self-declarations will do so in good faith, and that there is no presumption of guilt on the part of the candidate. If you look at the way Subclauses (3) and (4) are framed, it is assumed that whatever you have filed attracts the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission because it is illegal---
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to oppose these two amendments, Subclauses (3) and (4). We have no problem with self-declaration being filed with the IBEC to show compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution. It is assumed that the candidates who will file the self-declarations will do so in good faith, and that there is no presumption of guilt on the part of the candidate. If you look at the way Subclauses (3) and (4) are framed, it is assumed that whatever you have filed attracts the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission because it is illegal---
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
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23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly:
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