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  "legislation_title": "Representation of the People Act 2000",
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  "number": "7D",
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  "text": "Information contained in records kept by a registration officer in pursuance of paragraph 3(9), 4(6) or 7(12) may be disclosed by him (subject to any prescribed conditions) to—\n(a) any other registration officer if he thinks that to do so will assist the other registration officer in the performance of his duties;\n(b) any person exercising functions in relation to the preparation or conduct of legal proceedings under the Representation of the People Acts;\n(c) such other persons for such other purposes relating to elections as may be prescribed.",
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      "text": "Sch. 4 paras. 7A-7D inserted (1.1.2007) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 14(4), 77 (with saving in s. 14(8)); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 3 (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 2)"
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