Wakoli Bifwoli

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Entries 761 to 770 of 1336.

• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in your ruling, I would want a further clarification with regard to Members of Parliament. I am meant to understand that we are elected to sit here and make laws, whether they are bad or good. We must be here. In your ruling, tell us about those of us who sit outside instead of here. We sit here from morning up to midnight making laws, while others are drinking and walking outside and then they vilify us. What action are you going to take on some of us who instead of sitting here and making laws, want ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, furthermore, some of them are even the leaders of this country. We need to respect them. They want to lead us tomorrow and yet, they behave as if they are sycophants of other people in this world. view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 2 be amended by inserting the following new definition in its proper alphabetical sequence- "prosecutor" means a public prosecutor or a person permitted by the court to conduct a prosecution under Section 88 of the Act". view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended- (a) in the proposed Section 137L - 4144 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 16, 2008 (i) by deleting Subsection (2) and substituting therefor the following new Subsection - "(2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), the Attorney-General, in the public interest and the orderly administration of justice, or the accused person, may apply to the court which passed the sentence to have the conviction and sentence procured pursuant to a plea agreement set aside on the grounds of fraud or misrepresentation." (ii) by inserting the following new Subsection ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: to prosecutions conducted under Section 88 of the Act" immediately after the word "Part". view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: First of all, I just want to confirm that I have agreed to all the amendments. As a result of that, there were consequential amendments. That is why I should move this one first because it includes what they have proposed but now, in a better phraseology. I beg to move:- THAT, Section 137L (2) be amended by inserting the words "and the accused person" after the word "Attorney-General" view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: In view of that, there is no need for him to move the proposal. view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, in view of what we have already passed, it becomes necessary to have the mutatis mutandis rule. So, I beg to move:- THAT, the proposed Section 137O be amended by inserting the words "and such rules shall apply mutatis mutandis to prosecutions conducted under Section 88 of the Act" immediately after the word "Part". view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I have talked to the hon. Member and expressed my dissatisfaction. The intention might be good or in the right direction, but the Clause requires a bit of proper redrafting. Left as it is, it can be used to the disadvantage of the accused persons. We should always have the liberty to have a fair trial. This Clause is saying that during the hearing of a case, where an accused person applies for an adjournment, the court may order the accused person to pay witness costs and any related costs. Most of the accused persons ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill and its approval thereof with amendments. 4152 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 16, 2008 view