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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: Suspended sentence and adjournment

Article 735-1

In the event of a prison sentence handed down by the criminal court of a Member State of the European Union, the revocation of the suspended sentence may only be ordered by the criminal court ruling a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIIc: Enforcement of sentences and probation decisions in application of the Framework Decision of the Council of the European Union of 27 November 2008

Article 764-1

…ced person, to improve the protection of victims and society and to facilitate the application of alternative sanctions to custodial sentences and of probation measures when the offender does not live…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Provisions specific to the Department of Mayotte

Article 879-1

For the application of articles 16 to 19, Mayotte police officers placed at the disposal of the State are assimilated, in accordance with the provisions and under the conditions laid down by these art…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title I: Personal sureties

Article 2287-1

The personal sureties governed by this title are surety bonds, autonomous guarantees and letters of intent.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Employer's obligations.

Article L4121-1

The employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the physical and mental health of workers. These measures include: 1° Measures to prevent occupational risks, including…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L3421-1

The general provisions of articles L. 1521-1 to L. 1521-4 also apply to the provisions of this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General principles.

Article L4221-1

…the persons concerned. The decrees of the Conseil d'Etat provided for in Article L. 4111-6 shall determine the conditions of application of this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L4441-1

…les for preventing risks to the health and safety of workers exposed to mechanical vibrations are determined by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat issued pursuant to Article L. 4111-6.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L4431-1

The rules for preventing risks to the health and safety of workers exposed to noise are determined by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat issued pursuant to Article L. 4111-6.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L4421-1

…e rules for preventing risks to the health and safety of workers exposed to biological agents are determined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat issued pursuant to Article L. 4111-6.

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