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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article L532-7

On his own initiative or at the request of the applicant, the president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile or the president of the panel appointed for this purpose may, at any time during the proc…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Exercise of the right of appeal

Article 505-1

…505, where the appeal has become devoid of purpose, where it was lodged without complying with the formalities provided for in Article 502 or that it has been lodged outside the cases mentioned in ar…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Disciplinary proceedings before the Enforcement Committee

Article R232-94

The chairman of the panel appoints a rapporteur from among its members. The rapporteur draws up a report setting out the facts and the conditions under which the proceedings were conducted. The rappor…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition

Article L612-4

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution comprises a supervisory board, a resolution board and an Enforcement Committee.With the exception of sections 4 and 5 of Chapter III of this Title…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions applicable to medical reservists

Article L3133-6

Articles 11 and 11 bis A of law no. 83-634 of 13th July 1983 on the rights and obligations of civil servants are applicable to reservists during the periods of employment or training for which they ha…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Hearings

Article R532-38

The chairman of the hearing panel ensures the order of the hearing and directs the proceedings. Persons attending the hearing must observe a dignified attitude and maintain the respect due to justice.…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: The proceedings.

Article 861-1

…court within the time limit set by the court. At the end of the last hearing, the court registry informs the parties of the date on which the judgment will be handed down..

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I : Cancellation and rectification of civil status records

Article 1055

Appeals against decisions rendered in non-contentious matters shall be lodged in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 950. The provisions of Article 952 are applicable. The appeal is investi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation of apprenticeships.

Article L6223-1

Any company may take on an apprentice if the employer declares to the administrative authority that he is taking the necessary steps to organise the apprenticeship and if he guarantees that the compan…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and opening conditions.

Article L6325-2

…company has a training department, by the company, with the acquisition of know-how through the performance in the company of one or more professional activities related to the qualifications sought.…

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