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Article D1-6 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In cases of sexual violence, gender-based violence or domestic violence, the victim shall be heard by an investigator of the same sex if he or she so requests.

However, such a request shall not be granted if granting it would hinder the proper conduct of the investigation, in particular where it is necessary to hear the victim urgently.

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Article D1-6

En cas de violences sexuelles, de violences fondées sur le genre ou de violences domestiques, la victime est entendue par un enquêteur du même sexe si elle en fait la demande.


Toutefois, il n’est pas fait droit à cette demande si son octroi est de nature à faire obstacle au bon déroulement de l’enquête, notamment lorsqu’il est nécessaire de procéder en urgence à l’audition de la victime.

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