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| Citation | 11 |
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| Introduced by | Stuart Andrew [1] |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 28 February 2013 |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | Prison Act 1952 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| History of passage through Parliament | |
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