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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Judicial police officers

Article 16-3

The committee gives a reasoned decision. The hearing takes place and the decision is given in chambers. The debate is oral; the claimant may be heard in person at his request or that of his counsel; h…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 4: Compensation for detention

Article 149-3

…entions. This commission, which is attached to the Cour de cassation, rules in a sovereign capacity and its decisions are not subject to appeal of any kind. The bureau of the Cour de cassation may dec…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: General authorisation conditions

Article L5125-3-2

The optimal supply of medicinal products with regard to needs, as provided for in Article L. 5125-3 , is satisfied if the following cumulative conditions are met:1° Access to the new pharmacy is easy…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 12: Appeals against orders of the investigating judge or the liberty and custody judge

Article 186-1

The parties may also appeal the orders provided for by the ninth paragraph of Article 81, by Articles 82-1 and 82-3, and by the second paragraph of Article 156. In this case, the information file, or…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Specific insurance accounting policies and valuations

Article A343-3-2

…serve do not exceed 750,000 euros at the inventory date may not apply the provisions of articles A. 343-3 and A. 343-3-1 (paragraphs 2, 4 and 5). In such cases, these companies are required to transfe…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Minority rights

Article 388-1

…the proceedings. The judge ensures that the minor has been informed of his or her right to be heard and to be assisted by a lawyer.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-13

…lised commissions formed within the Conseil d'orientation des conditions de travail are as follows: 1° A specialised commission on cross-cutting issues, those involved in prevention in companies, stud…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-12

…of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities, comprise: 1° For the college of social partners: a) Five employee representatives, i.e. : one nominated by the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-11

The specialised committees: 1° Prepare the opinions of the general committee; 2° Are consulted on international and European instruments, draft decrees other than those issued on the report of the Min…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-14

In application of the provisions of article R. 4641-1, the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities is consulted on texts presented on the report of the Minist…

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