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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Officers responsible for checking fitness to work and job-seeking conditions.

Article R5426-1

The prefect is responsible for checking that people are fit to work, as set out in article L. 5421-1.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-28

When an inspector observes or is informed of a serious or fatal accident at work, or of any incident that could have had serious consequences, he will conduct an investigation and inform his departmen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-25

…all enter freely, without prior warning, at any time of the day or night, any establishment subject to his inspection. During an inspection visit, whether unannounced or not, the inspecting officer sh…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-29

The inspector will ensure that the users concerned are informed of the outcome of the inspection, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the legislation in force.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-27

When inspectors observe infringements or breaches of the regulations, they act with discernment and diligence in their choice of action. They are free to decide what action to take in response to thei…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-26

Officers shall at all times treat all persons present at the workplace or in the accommodation of the workers under their supervision with courtesy.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
XVII bis : Legal entities liable to corporation tax whose purpose is to transfer the use of movable or immovable property to their members free of charge

Article 239 octies

When a legal entity liable to corporation tax has the purpose of transferring the use of movable or immovable property to its members free of charge, the net value of the benefit in kind thus granted…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-4

…at it does not have jurisdiction on the grounds set out in article 628-3, it shall refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor's Office to be dealt with as it sees fit; it may, after hearing the Public…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628

Crimes against humanity and war crimes and misdemeanours, as well as related offences, shall be prosecuted, investigated and tried in accordance with the rules of this Code subject to the provisions o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-2

The public prosecutor at a judicial court other than that of Paris may, for offences falling within the scope of Article 628, request the investigating judge to relinquish jurisdiction in favour of th…

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