Fozia Hashim

Fozia Hashim is a former head of the High Court of Eritrea. She is a Muslim woman of Tigray descent. In 1993, she was appointed to the post of Minister of Justice.^[1]

Fozia Hashim
1st Minister of Justice of Eritrea
In office 1993–present
Personal details
Born	1956[citation needed] Asmara[citation needed]
Political party	PFDJ

As the Minister of Justice she has been responsible for the reorganization of the Court system and the drafting of a new legal code. All Proclamations and legal regulations are vetted by her office. Under her leadership community courts have elected their magistrates.^[2]