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In which of the following cases the applicant, arrested for drugtrafficking in France, was in police custody severely ill-treated, including being beaten, tortured and raped. The national authorities finally held the police liable. As this process took a significant number of years, the applicant argued that his right to be free from torture had been violated as well as his right to a fair hearing.

A. Selmouni v. France

B. A and ors v. France

C. Trident v. France

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A


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