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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/education-reform-act-1988/schedule-5/paragraph-9",
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  "legislation_title": "Education Reform Act 1988",
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  "text": "The proceedings of the governing body of such a school shall not be invalidated by any defect in any procedure required under Chapter IV of Part I of this Act in relation to the selection or nomination of any person to hold office as a governor on the initial governing body.",
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