Article 16 This act is applicable in Mayotte, the Wallis and Futuna Islands, the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, French Polynesia and New Caledonia. *** (1) Preparatory work: Law no. 2007-1545. French Senate: Bill no. 371 (2006-2007); Report by Mr Jean-Jacques Hyest, on behalf of the Law Commission, no. 414 (2006-2007); Discussion and adoption on 31 July 2007 (Adopted text no. 116, 2006-2007). French National Assembly: Bill, adopted by the Senate, no. 114; Report by Mr Philippe Goujon, on behalf of the Law Commission, no. 162; Discussion and adoption on 25 September 2007 (Adopted text no. 27). French Senate: Bill no. 471 (2006-2007); Report by Mr Jean-Jacques Hyest, on behalf of the Law Commission, no. 26 (2007-2008); Discussion and adoption on 18 October 2007 (Adopted text no. 10, 2007-2008). 157