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  "long_title": "This Order establishes the first six probation trusts using the power in section 5(1) of the Offender Management Act 2007 (“the 2007 Act”). The establishment of probation trusts are part of the new arrangements for the provision of probation services in England and Wales contained in Part 1 of the 2007 Act. The arrangements are expected to be brought into force by geographical areas in three phases, with the first phase coming into force on 1st April 2008. They will replace the arrangements in respect of the National Probation Service for England and Wales contained in Part 1 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.",
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