Khalifah Suleiman Explained

Khalifah Khaled Suleiman (born 1953) is a Jordanian jurist and politician who briefly served as Minister of Justice from May to October 2012.^[1]

Early life and education

Suleiman was born in 1953.^{[2] [3]} He obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jordan.^[2]

Career

Suleiman worked at different positions in the Jordanian judiciary system beginning in 1981.^[3] His previous posts include vice president of the cassation court and general prosecutor.^[3] He was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by Fayez Tarawneh on 2 May 2012.^[4] 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.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: الوزراء - وزارة العدل الاردنية. www.moj.gov.jo. 2018-06-25. Ministry of Justice of Jordan.
2. News: Profiles of new ministers. 22 January 2013. The Jordan Times. 3 May 2012.
3. Web site: Khalifah Suleiman . https://archive.today/20130916190937/http://www.jordanpolitics.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1423:khalifah-suleiman&catid=50:former-ministers&Itemid=61 . dead . 16 September 2013 . Guide to political life in Jordan . 16 September 2013 . 7 May 2012 .
4. News: Jordan's king swears in new conservative-dominated cabinet. 25 January 2013. Al Arabiya. 2 May 2012.
5. News: Suleiman sworn in as Higher Court of Justice president . 25 January 2013 . The Jordan Times . 6 November 2012 . Petra . Amman . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121107134233/http://jordantimes.com/suleiman-sworn-in-as-higher-court-of-justice-president . 7 November 2012 .