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Article 359 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

A decision unfavourable to the accused shall be made by a majority of at least seven votes when the Assize Court rules at first instance and by a majority of at least eight votes when the Assize Court rules on appeal.

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Article 359

Toute décision défavorable à l’accusé se forme à la majorité de sept voix au moins lorsque la cour d’assises statue en premier ressort et à la majorité de huit voix au moins lorsque la cour d’assises statue en appel.

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