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  "text": "In section 21(1) (interpretation of Part 1), in the definition of “prescribed”, omit—\n(a) “in England and Wales or”,\n(b) “by rules made under section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 or”, and\n(c) “as the case may be,”.",
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