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  "text": "In section 377, at the end insert—\n“(8) A reference to the institution of proceedings in, or in a provision applied by, section 218A, 219A, 225 or 226 is to a charge being brought under Chapter 2 of Part 5.”.",
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      "text": "Sch. 26 para. 26 inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1520), regs. 1(1), 6(5)"
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