Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi
# Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi

Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi (Arabic: حسن فهمي البدوي), (7 September 1910 – 9 July 1987) was an Egyptian judge and political figure who was Justice Minister, from 1970–1971.

## Early life

Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi was born in Giza Governorate in Egypt on 7 September 1910.

He was enrolled in the al-Saidia school and then attended the Faculty of Law at Cairo University.

## Career

Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi joined the judiciary upon graduation and was eventually appointed to the head of the Court of Cassation. He was also the presiding judge in the trial of the Champagne Spy Wolfgang Lotz in 1965.

He was appointed Justice Minister of Egypt in the second and third cabinets of Mahmoud Fawzi during the presidency of Anwar Sadat from 18 November 1970 to 12 September 1971.

## Family

Hassan Fahmi al-Badawi was married to Soad Salem el-Sayed niece of Ahmed Lutfi el-Sayed.

