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  "long_title": "This Order makes provision with respect to the prosecution and trial of offences by Standing Civilian Courts, the review of findings and sentences of, and appeals from, such courts. It revokes and replaces the Standing Civilian Courts Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/88) and gives effect to changes to the Armed Forces Act 1976 (c. 52) made by the Armed Forces Act 1996 (c. 46).",
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