Khalifah Suleiman

Khalifah Khaled Suleiman is a Jordanian jurist and politician who briefly served as Minister of Justice from May to October 2012.

Early life and education

Suleiman was born in 1953. He obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jordan.

Career

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