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  "legislation": "ukpga/1968/54",
  "legislation_title": "Theatres Act 1968",
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  "heading": "Introductory text",
  "text": "An Act to abolish censorship of the theatre and to amend the law in respect of theatres and theatrical performances.\n[26th July 1968]",
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