51.  The trial was scheduled to resume Monday with questioning of Papon by civil parties to the trial, including lawyers for families of his alleged victims.

52.  The Smiths are civil parties to the case, on behalf of the families of the other victims.

53.  The special court, which tries government officials for crimes in office, does not allow for civil parties.

54.  The state prosecutor had convened the families and the two associations, who are civil parties to the case, to explain the drama to them behind closed doors.

55.  Therese, their older sister, is a civil party in the case.

56.  They, Al Fayed and Mrs. Shand Kydd had the right to attend because they have filed as civil parties in the case.

57.  Three important families have joined the case as civil parties, meaning they would gain access to documents in the case.

58.  Under French law, becoming a civil party allows access to documents and files.

59.  Under French law, becoming a civil party allows access to documents and files in an investigation.

60.  Unlike other French courts, the special court does not permit civil parties with grievances to take part in proceedings.