Hon’ble Justice Dr Dr (h.c.) Adel Omar Sherif

First Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt
Founding Patron, International Interfaith Harmony Conference

Hon’ble Justice Dr (h.c.) Adel Omar Sherif is the First Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, a position he has held since 2022. With a judicial career spanning over four decades, he has been instrumental in shaping Egypt’s constitutional jurisprudence. He began his career in 1980 at the Council of State, Egypt’s administrative judiciary, where he served in various capacities. In 1993, he joined the Supreme Constitutional Court as an Assistant Counsellor and was appointed Deputy Chief Justice in 2002.

Beyond his judicial roles, he has served as a legal adviser to several governmental agencies, including the Prime Minister’s Office. He served as the Vice-President of the International Judicial Academy in Washington, D.C. and has been a board member of various academic institutions and legal associations in Egypt and abroad.

A graduate of Cairo and Ain Shams Universities, he holds advanced degrees in public, administrative, and constitutional law. He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions such as Cairo University, SOAS University of London, McGill University, and Southern Methodist University.

Justice Sherif is globally recognised for his contributions to human rights, judicial integrity, and environmental law. He has advised the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), served on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Judicial Reference Group, and held leadership roles with the International Judicial Academy and the Centre for Islamic and Middle Eastern Law. He has also been a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE).

A prolific scholar, he has written extensively on various legal subjects, including constitutional law, human rights, and Islamic law. His works explore the intersections of democracy, Islamic jurisprudence, and the rule of law. For his enduring commitment to justice and interfaith understanding, he has received numerous international honours. These include the “The Key of the City of Lucknow” from the State of Uttar Pradesh, India (2014), the Constitution Medal of Kazakhstan (2020), an honorary doctorate from Ateneo de Davao University, and the Hope of Humanity Award (2020).