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  "legislation": "ukpga/1978/31",
  "legislation_title": "Theft Act 1978",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/theft-act-1978",
  "path": "introduction",
  "kind": "introduction",
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  "heading": "Introductory text",
  "text": "An Act to replace section 16(2)(a) of the Theft Act 1968 with other provision against fraudulent conduct; and for connected purposes.[20th July 1978]",
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