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  "legislation_title": "The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012",
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  "text": "The licence holder shall ensure that the regulated procedures applied as part of the programme of work specified in this licence are those which to the greatest extent use the minimum number of animals; involve animals with the lowest capacity to experience pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm; cause the least pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm; and are most likely to provide satisfactory results.",
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