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frequently reviewed with a view to their

release as soon as the security situation

permits.

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few examples) have all been revoked

the enactment form of

following upon

stronger permanent legislation & relating to

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Deportation and Detention Regulations do not

have the same purpose of dealing with an ad hoc

situation as do the Emergency (Principal)

Regulations. For the same reason, it seems

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