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In section 6 of the 2005 Act, after “Act” where it first occurs, insert—
““an act of genital mutilation” has the meaning given by section 5A(8);
“anonymity order” has the meaning given by section 5G(2);
“chief constable” means the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland;
“court” (except in sections 5J, 5K, 5S and 5T) means the sheriff (as defined in schedule 1 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010);
“female genital mutilation protection order” has the meaning given by section 5A(1);
“interim female genital mutilation protection order” means an order made under section 5F(1);
“protected person” has the meaning given by section 5A(8);
“relevant local authority” has the meaning given by section 5C(6);”.
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