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  "text": "In section 23—\n(a) in subsection (1) references to guardianship shall be omitted and after the word “made” there shall be inserted the words “with the consent of the Secretary of State and” and\n(b) in subsection (2)—\n(i) in paragraph (a) the words “for assessment or” and “or by the nearest relative of the patient” shall be omitted; and\n(ii) paragraph (b) shall be omitted.",
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