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Felons (Civil Proceedings) Act 1981

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#### 5 Grant of leave 5 Grant of leave > A court shall not, under section 4, grant leave to a person to institute proceedings unless the court is satisfied that the proceedings are not an abuse of process and that there is prima facie ground for the proceedings.

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