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  "text": "The Secretary of State may determine whether a person is the father of a child for the purpose of regulation 2(b), and for this purpose the Secretary of State may have regard to any evidence which he considers to be relevant, including, but not limited to—\n(a) DNA test reports; and\n(b) court orders.",
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