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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/3/section/2</dc:identifier><dc:title>Occupiers' Liability Act 1984</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to amend the law of England and Wales as to the liability of persons as occupiers of premises for injury suffered by persons other than their visitors; and to amend the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, as it applies to England and Wales, in relation to persons obtaining access to premises for recreational or educational purposes.</dc:description><dc:date>1984-03-13</dc:date><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>2025-11-21</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2010-01-12</dct:valid>
					
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