Rémy Heitz
Rémy Heitz is a prominent French legal figure currently serving as the procureur général of the Cour de cassation, the highest court in the French judiciary. Known for his candid assessments of the justice system, Heitz has been vocal about the systemic issues plaguing French courts, particularly the severe delays and lack of resources that affect both the judiciary and the public's trust in legal processes. His statements reflect a deep concern for the state of justice in France, emphasizing the urgent need for reform and adequate funding to ensure that justice is served effectively.
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Rémy Heitz is the prosecutor general who advocated for a change in jurisprudence regarding the prescription of crimes.
Affaire Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti : la Cour de cassation constate la prescription d’un meurtre datant de 1986, que l’auteur a avoué en 2022
France· 2026-01-16
Rémy Heitz, the chief prosecutor of France, accused Gérald Darmanin of undermining judicial independence.
Sarkozy sale de prisión
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-11
Rémy Heitz is the highest prosecutor in France who expressed concerns about the independence of magistrates regarding Sarkozy's case.
Nicolas Sarkozy est sorti de prison sous contrôle judiciaire et a l’interdiction d’entrer en contact avec Gérald DarmaninFrance· 2025-11-10
Rémy Heitz is the highest prosecutor in France who expressed concerns about the potential impact of Gérald Darmanin's visit to Sarkozy.
Nicolas Sarkozy en prison : le parquet général requiert la mise en liberté sous contrôle judiciaire de l’ancien présidentFrance· 2025-11-10
Rémy Heitz is the highest prosecutor in France who expressed concerns about the visit of Gérald Darmanin to Nicolas Sarkozy.
La demande de mise en liberté de Nicolas Sarkozy examinée lundi matin par la cour d’appel de ParisFrance· 2025-11-10
Rémy Heitz is the highest prosecutor in France who criticized the visit to Sarkozy.
En rendant visite à Nicolas Sarkozy en prison, Gérald Darmanin accusé de tordre un peu plus la séparation des pouvoirsFrance· 2025-10-31Rémy Heitz criticized the visit of Gérald Darmanin to Nicolas Sarkozy in prison.
Le ministre de la justice, Gérald Darmanin, a rendu visite à Nicolas Sarkozy à la prison de la Santé, mercredi soirFrance· 2025-10-30
Rémy Heitz protested against the potential violation of judicial independence regarding Sarkozy's case.
Nicolas Sarkozy entra nel carcere della Santé a Parigi: «Rinchiudete un innocente»
Italy· 2025-10-22
Rémy Heitz, the highest magistrate of France, criticized Darmanin's intentions regarding Sarkozy's visit.
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El Salvador· 2025-10-22
Rémy Heitz is the French Attorney General who expressed concerns about the implications of a visit to Sarkozy in prison.
El expresidente Nicolas Sarkozy ingresa en la cárcel de La Santé para cumplir pena de cinco años de prisión
Panama· 2025-10-21
Rémy Heitz is the prosecutor general who proposed to maintain the arrest warrant against Bachar Al-Assad.
Bachar Al-Assad : la Cour de cassation confirme l’immunité personnelle des chefs d’Etat en exerciceFrance· 2025-07-25
Rémy Heitz is the attorney general at the Court of Cassation who proposed maintaining the arrest warrant against Bachar Al-Assad.
Le mandat d’arrêt français visant l’ex-président syrien Bachar Al-Assad pour des attaques chimiques annulé par la Cour de cassationFrance· 2025-07-25
Rémy Heitz announced that the complaint against the ministers was classified without further action.
Suicides à l’hôpital : une plainte visant les ministres Catherine Vautrin, Elisabeth Borne et Yannick Neuder classée sans suiteFrance· 2025-06-26
Rémy Heitz announced that the complaint against the ministers was dismissed due to lack of evidence of a crime or offense.
Suicides de soignants à l'hôpital: une plainte visant 3 ministres classée
Monaco· 2025-06-26Rémy Heitz is the prosecutor general who announced the requisition for a non-lieu for the three former government members.
Covid-19 : la Cour de justice de la République requiert un non-lieu pour Edouard Philippe, Olivier Véran et Agnès BuzynFrance· 2025-05-21
Rémy Heitz emphasizes the importance of trust in the justice system during challenging times.
Rémy Heitz, procureur général : « La confiance dans la justice n’est pas seulement une vertu des temps calmes, mais aussi un pilier pour les jours de tempête »France· 2025-04-10Rémy Heitz, the prosecutor of the Court of Cassation, defined the attacks against the judges as 'unacceptable'.
¿Qué pasa cuando la justicia empodera a quienes la defraudan? De Le Pen a Bolsonaro, la derecha global sortea el castigo
Costa Rica· 2025-04-06
Rémy Heitz defended the court's decision against Le Pen, stating it was not political.
Fiscal jefe del más alto tribunal de Francia defiende sentencia contra Le Pen - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-04-01
Rémy Heitz is the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation who rejected claims that the court's decision was politically motivated.
Le Penovej strana zvoláva na nedeľu do Paríža zhromaždenie na jej podporu
Slovakia· 2025-04-01
Rémy Heitz defended the ruling as a legal decision made by independent judges.
Marine Le Pen kämpft gegen Urteil: Reaktionen und Folgen in Paris - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-01
Rémy Heitz, the prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation, said there had been very personalised attacks and threats against the judges who determined Monday's verdicts.
Far-right French leader Bardella calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01
Rémy Heitz defended the judicial decision against Le Pen, asserting it was made by independent judges following due process.
Le Pen passa à ofensiva após justiça a tornar inelegível na França
Brazil· 2025-04-01Rémy Heitz defended the court's decision against Marine Le Pen, stating that justice is not political.
El partido de Le Pen llama a la movilización en la calle para protestar contra la inhabilitación de su líder | Internacional
Spain· 2025-04-01
Rémy Heitz, procureur général près la Cour de cassation, criticized the recent creation of the cours criminelles départementales for not achieving the expected results.
« Cinq ans après leur lancement, l’échec des cours criminelles départementales est manifeste »France· 2025-03-18Rémy Heitz announced the decision to classify the complaints against François Bayrou without further action.
Affaire de Bétharram : les deux signalements ciblant François Bayrou classés sans suite par la Cour de justice de la RépubliqueFrance· 2025-03-03
Rémy Heitz is the Attorney General of the Court of Cassation who describes the dangerous reality of the justice system in France.
« La justice, loin d’être réparée, ne rend plus les services que sont en droit d’attendre les Français »France· 2025-02-10