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  "text": "The premises must not be—\n(a) religious premises as defined by section 6(2) of the 2004 Act;\n(b) a register office , but this paragraph does not apply to premises in which a register office is situated, provided that the room which is subject to approval is not the same room as the room which is the register office.",
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