Khalifah Suleiman
Khalifah Suleiman | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2 May 2012 – 11 October 2012 | |
| Monarch | King Abdullah II |
| Prime Minister | Fayez Tarawneh |
| Preceded by | Salim Al Zoubi |
| Succeeded by | Ghaleb Zubi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Residence | Amman |
| Alma mater | University of Jordan |
Khalifah Khaled Suleiman (born 1953) is a Jordanian jurist and politician who briefly served as justice minister from May to October 2012.
Early life and education
Suleiman was born in 1953.[1][2] He obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jordan.[1]
Career
Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary system beginning in 1981.[2] His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.[2] He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by Fayez Tarawneh on 2 May 2012.[3] He replaced Salim Al Zoubi. Khalifah's term lasted until October 2012 and he was replaced by Ghaleb Zubi. Khalifah was appointed president of the Higher Court of Justice in November 2012.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Profiles of new ministers" (PDF). The Jordan Times. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Khalifah Suleiman". Guide to political life in Jordan. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ^ "Jordan's king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet". Al Arabiya. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president". The Jordan Times. Amman. Petra. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.