Legal entities held criminally liable, under the conditions set out in article 121-2 of the French Criminal Code, for the offences defined in this Title shall incur, in addition to the fine set out in article 131-38 of the French Criminal Code, the penalties set out in article 131-39 of the same Code. The prohibition referred to in 2° of article 131-39 of the French Penal Code applies to the…
As stated in article 16 of the Civil Code reproduced below: “The law ensures the primacy of the person, prohibits any attack on his dignity and guarantees respect for the human being from the beginning of his life”.
The principle mentioned in article L. 2211-1 may not be infringed except where necessary and in accordance with the conditions defined by this Title. The teaching of this principle and its consequences, information on the problems of life and national and international demographics, education in responsibility, the integration of the child into society and family policy are national obligations. The State, with the help of local authorities, carries out these…
A pregnant woman who does not wish to continue her pregnancy may ask a doctor or midwife to terminate her pregnancy. This abortion may only be carried out before the end of the fourteenth week of pregnancy. Everyone must be informed about abortion methods and has the right to choose one freely. All health professionals are responsible for providing this information within the scope of their competence and in compliance…
Voluntary termination of a pregnancy can only be carried out by a doctor or a midwife, a medical profession in its own right, wherever they practise. When a midwife performs a surgical abortion, it may only take place in a health establishment. It may only take place in a public or private health establishment, as part of consultations, which may be carried out remotely, or as part of an agreement…
The doctor or midwife who is approached by a woman with a view to terminating her pregnancy must, from the first visit, inform her of the medical and surgical methods for terminating pregnancy and of the risks and potential side-effects. The doctor or midwife must provide the woman with a dossier-guide, updated at least once a year, containing in particular a reminder of the provisions of articles L. 2212-1 and…
Before and after the voluntary interruption of pregnancy, adult women are systematically offered a consultation with a person who has completed a qualifying course in marital counselling or any other qualified person in a family information, consultation or counselling establishment, a family planning or education centre, a social service or another approved body. This prior consultation includes a personal interview during which the woman concerned is given assistance or advice…
If, after the consultations provided for in articles L. 2212-3 and L. 2212-4 , the woman renews her request for termination of pregnancy, the doctor or midwife must ask her for written confirmation.
In the event of confirmation, the doctor or midwife may personally perform the termination of pregnancy under the conditions set out in the second paragraph of Article L. 2212-2. If they do not perform the procedure themselves, they will return the woman’s request to the doctor or midwife chosen by her and issue her with a certificate stating that they have complied with articles L. 2212-3 and L. 2212-5. The…
If the woman is an unemancipated minor, the consent of one of the holders of parental authority or, where applicable, the legal representative is obtained. This consent is attached to the request that she submits to the doctor or midwife in the absence of any other person. If the unemancipated minor woman wishes to maintain confidentiality, the doctor or midwife must endeavour, in her interest, to obtain her consent for…
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