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  "text": "For the purposes of sections 21 and 22 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (seized material: access, copying and retention)—\n(a) a terrorist investigation shall be treated as an investigation of or in connection with an offence, and\n(b) material produced in pursuance of an order under paragraph 5 shall be treated as if it were material seized by a constable.",
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