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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2016/14/section/53</dc:identifier><dc:title>Legal Complaints and Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to make provision for the establishment of the office of the Legal Services Oversight Commissioner for Northern Ireland; to make provision as regards complaints against members of the legal profession in Northern Ireland; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-09-12</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2025-09-01</dct:valid>
					
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          <Strong>PART 4</Strong>
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