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Article L561-6 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

When unaccompanied minors are granted asylum protection, measures are taken as soon as possible to ensure their legal representation. In all decisions concerning him or her, particularly with regard to placement and tracing of family members, account shall be taken of his or her best interests, special needs and opinion, in accordance with his or her age and maturity.

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Article L561-6


Lorsqu’une protection au titre de l’asile est octroyée à un mineur non accompagné des mesures sont prises dès que possible pour assurer sa représentation légale. Dans toutes les décisions le concernant, notamment en matière de placement et de recherche des membres de sa famille, il est tenu compte de son intérêt supérieur, de ses besoins particuliers ainsi que de son avis, en fonction de son âge et de sa maturité.

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