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Article 1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Public prosecution for the enforcement of sentences is initiated and exercised by the magistrates or civil servants to whom it is entrusted by law.

This action may also be initiated by the injured party, under the conditions determined by the present code.

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Article 1

L’action publique pour l’application des peines est mise en mouvement et exercée par les magistrats ou par les fonctionnaires auxquels elle est confiée par la loi.

Cette action peut aussi être mise en mouvement par la partie lésée, dans les conditions déterminées par le présent code.

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