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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 330

The public prosecutor and the parties may object to the examination of a witness whose name has not been served on them or who has been irregularly served on them. The court shall rule on such objecti…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 345

…t him or her during the trial. The latter shall take an oath to assist the justice system in honour and conscience. The president may also decide to use any technical device enabling communication wit…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 328

…statements, to answer questions put to him or to remain silent, the president questions the accused and receives his statements.He has a duty not to express his opinion as to guilt..

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 331

…e committal order, whether they are related or allied, either to the accused or to the civil party, and to what degree. The president also asked them if they were not attached to the service of either…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 340

During the examination, the magistrates and jurors may take note of anything they consider important, either in the evidence of witnesses or in the defence of the accused, provided that the proceeding…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition of committees

Article R2522-10

The departmental section comprises: 1° The prefect or his representative, as chairman; 2° Five employers' representatives; 3° Five employees' representatives.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Assignment.

Article R6152-11

When a vacancy is filled by an external candidate, as soon as the appointment order referred to in article R. 6152-8 is received, the director of the health care establishment will decide on the assig…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preparation of dossiers

Article R1261-21

I.-For the activities referred to in 2°, 3°, 4° and 6° of the I of article R. 1261-17, the project sponsor must send the head of the body's host structure a file describing the project by any means th…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: Structures

Article L2412-2

…ture works intended for an industrial activity whose design is determined by the operating process; 2° Infrastructure works carried out as part of a concerted development zone defined in articles…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions relating to the use of administrative police powers in resolution proceedings

Article L311-30

…ive management within the meaning of Articles L. 322-3-2 of this Code, L. 211-13 of the Mutual Code and L. 931-7-1 of the Social Security Code;2° Oppose the continuation in office of one or more natur…

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