Jean-Denis Combrexelle

Jean-Denis Combrexelle is a notable French jurist who served as the president of the litigation section of the Conseil d’Etat during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He gained prominence for his leadership in ensuring the continuity of the rule of law amidst unprecedented public health restrictions in France. On March 22, 2020, he held an impromptu press conference to affirm the judiciary's role and commitment to upholding civil liberties during a time of crisis, as the Conseil d’Etat became a critical arbiter in numerous legal challenges related to government measures during the pandemic.