Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2711 to 2720 of 2953.

• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is unfortunate that there has not been adequate discussions. But I had indicated to the hon. Member that we are opposed to this amendment. When you look at Clause 3, you will see that what is envisaged in the Title of the Act, is protection for witnesses in criminal and other proceedings. It is mainly for criminal proceedings, and other proceedings, as the Attorney-General may, in his wisdom include. What is being proposed means that we shall protect witnesses even in a land dispute tribunal. This is not what is envisaged. There are too ... view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, can I clarify? view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, let me also clarify something, because it is apparent that we are not together. The aim of this Bill is, principally, to give protection to witnesses in criminal cases, and in other special circumstances which the Attorney-General may allow. The reason it cannot be widened to cover every witness is, could hon. Members envisage a situation where a witness in a land dispute tribunal, which is quasi-judicial, or in other tribunals, is protected? Is that what we intend? We only intend to protect witnesses in serious matters. In the case of parliamentary Committees, the witnesses ... view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Yes; we oppose the entire amendment. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Yes; we oppose the entire amendment. The Attorney-General is actually the Minister in charge of this Bill. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I oppose this amendment. The rationale given for inserting the words "notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 5(1)" is that there is need to harmonise the proposed Clause 9 with the proposed Clause 5. The proposal is totally unnecessary. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I have seen the proposed amendment, which is that Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words "legal representative of the witness" immediately after the word "where". I have no objection to this particular amendment. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, we ought to retain this clause for the simple reason that witnesses who have criminal records, particularly records of crimes of violence should not be removed from the witness protection. We are merely making it a criteria when the Attorney-General is considering whom to include in the programme. The nuisance of having this criteria instead of having a blanket approval is that it is a greater danger, in my view, to open up and leave out this criteria. What may come into one's mind is: What can a witness or his or her legal representative ... view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I wish to welcome and support this amendment. It strengthens the clause. view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, on behalf of the Attorney-General, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words "witness or" immediately after the words "has been a" appearing in paragraph (a). The amendment is just to bring clarification and make the Bill more clearer. view