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  "legislation_title": "Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001",
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  "number": "21",
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  "text": "A document purporting to be—\n(a) duly executed by the Authority under their seal, or\n(b) signed on their behalf,\nshall be received in evidence and shall, unless the contrary is proved, be taken to be so executed or signed.",
  "extent": "E+W",
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