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  "heading": "Exceptions from article 5(3)(b) of the Order in relation to certain professions, offices, employments, etc.",
  "text": "Paragraph (b) of article 5(3) of the Order shall not apply in relation to—\n(a) the dismissal or exclusion of any person from any profession specified in Part I of Schedule 1;\n(b) any office, employment or occupation specified in Part II or Part III of the said Schedule 1;\n(c) any action taken for the purpose of safeguarding national security or of protecting public safety or public order.",
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