But concern that the number of deaths were exaggerated should be partly allayed by the death certificates.

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True, the pope told the bishops that Germany's 264 Catholic-run pregnancy-counselling centres should no longer issue any of the certificates women need to obtain a legal abortion.

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Customs officers should be trained to ensure that all diamonds are declared on entry, with certificates of origin provided (not just the country of shipment) and values registered.

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GPs believe writing medical certificates takes up too much time and that in the case of school children notes from parents or guardians should be sufficient.

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