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  "long_title": "This Order, as respects proceedings in Great Britain, approves the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (Professional Conduct) Rules 1993, which are set out in the Schedule. The Order comes into force on 1st April 1993 and, in pursuance of section 22(4) of the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979, the Rules come into force as respects Great Britain on that date; a further Order, made by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, is required to bring them into force as respects Northern Ireland.",
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