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  "long_title": "This Order increases from 1st April 1997 most of the fees payable to the Principal Clerk of Session, to the Accountant of Court and to the Auditor of the Court of Session or to any officer acting for any of them respectively in relation to proceedings in the Court of Session and specialised courts and offices. The increases average 2.5%. This Order replaces the Court of Session etc. Fees Order 1984 which, along with its amending orders, is revoked by Schedule 2.",
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