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  "legislation": "uksi/1997/739",
  "legislation_title": "The Prosecution of Offences (Revocation) Regulations 1997",
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  "path": "introduction",
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  "heading": "Introductory text",
  "text": "CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES\nMade 11th March 1997\nLaid before Parliament 11th March 1997\nComing into force 1st April 1997\nThe Attorney General, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 7 and 8 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, hereby makes the following Regulations:",
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      "text": "1985 c. 23."
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