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  "legislation_title": "The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007",
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  "text": "Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 138(2) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.\nCRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES\nCRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND\nMade 2007\nComing into force in accordance with article 1\nThe Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 130 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, makes the following Order;\nIn accordance with section 138(2) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:",
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      "text": "c. 42."
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