1The magistrate and his/her family shall, during or because of the exercise of the function, benefit specific state protection for life, health and property. The magistrate who is no longer in the office or has retired shall enjoy this special protection if he/she/requests it, as well as in case of endangerment due to a previous exercise of the function as magistrate.
2If the life, health or property of the magistrates or the magistrate’s family is endangered, the state shall provide special protection, as well as physical protection, under the criteria and procedures set out by a decision of the Council of Ministers, following a consultation with Councils.
3The damages affecting the life, health and property of the magistrate or of her/his family, shall be compensated by the state, as long as these damages are caused during or in connection with the exercise of the function.
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