Any journalist holding the professional identity card referred to in article L. 7111-6 of the Labour Code may apply to the competent administrative authority for authorisation to enter a place of detention.
This application shall state the purpose, date, duration and conditions of the report. It shall be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s press card and, where applicable, a copy of an identity document of the persons whose presence is necessary to carry out the report and who would not have the status of journalist.