Section 1: Rights of foreign nationals in waiting zones

Foreign nationals placed in the waiting area are informed, as soon as possible, that they may request the assistance of an interpreter and a doctor, communicate with counsel or any person of their choice and leave the waiting area at any time for any destination outside France. They are also informed of any rights they may have with regard to applying for asylum. This information is provided in a language…

When a foreign minor who is not accompanied by a legal representative is not authorised to enter France, the public prosecutor, notified immediately by the administrative authority, appoints an ad hoc administrator without delay. The ad hoc administrator assists the minor while he or she is being held in the waiting area and represents him or her in administrative and legal proceedings relating to this holding.The ad hoc administrator also…

Throughout the period of detention in the waiting area, foreign nationals have the rights granted to them in article L. 343-1. The public prosecutor and, after the first four days, the liberty and detention judge, may visit the premises to check the conditions of this placement and obtain the register mentioned in the second paragraph of article L. 341-2.