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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Proposed measures

Article R15-33-40

The minutes provided for in the twenty-sixth paragraph of l'article 41-2 précise :the nature of the alleged offences and their legal classification;the nature and quantum of the measures proposed purs…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Proposed measures

Article R15-33-42

The performance of unpaid work provided for by 6° of article 41-2 consists in the performance of work for the benefit of either a legal person governed by public law, or a legal person governed by pri…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article D3131-2

The derogations provided for in articles D. 3131-1 and D. 3131-4 to D. 3131-7 are subject to the allocation of at least equivalent periods of rest to the employees concerned. Where it is not possible…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article D3131-3

To ensure compliance with the minimum daily rest period of eleven consecutive hours for employees who do not work to a collective timetable, the employer may set a daily period for the establishment,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-45

The judicial administrator subject to disciplinary proceedings is summoned to appear by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt at least fifteen days in advance. The summons shall specify, o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-49

The Secretary of the Commission shall notify the decision to the person concerned, the President of the National Council, the Guarantee Fund, the Government Commissioner and the Public Prosecutor when…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-46

Judicial administrators summoned to appear before the commission may inspect their file at the secretariat. He shall appear in person; he may be assisted by a lawyer of his choice and, if he so wishes…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-43

The commission may only rule on disciplinary matters in the presence of the chairman and at least eight of its members.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-48

The Chairman of the Committee appoints one of its members to act as rapporteur for each case. Proceedings before the committee shall be public. However, the committee may decide that the debates will…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R811-47

The commission may hear the author of the complaint. It may have all information gathered and all hearings held.

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