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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-livestock-regulations-1994/schedule-1/paragraph-3",
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  "legislation": "uksi/1994/2126",
  "legislation_title": "The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994",
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  "number": "3",
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  "text": "The design and size of the cage opening must be such that laying hens can be put in or taken out without causing injury or unnecessary suffering. In particular there must be no sharp edges or protrusions which are likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering or allow laying hens to become trapped.",
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
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