Hussain Shameem

Hussain Shameem is a Maldivian lawyer who served as the Prosecutor General of the Maldives from December 2019 until his resignation on 22 August 2024.

Career Shameem was first a member of the Clemency Board during the Nasheed administration.

Prosecutor Generalship President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sent his name for nomination for Prosecutor General (PG) to the People's Majlis (parliament) for approval after the previous PG, Aishath Bisam, resigned. On 8 December 2019, Shameem was appointed as Prosecutor General.

On 31 January 2024, Shameem was taking a walk around Malé near Noor Mosque where he was attacked by an individual with a hammer. He received treatment from ADK Hospital. His attack was condemned by many organizations, notably the International Association of Prosecutors, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Jumhooree Party (JP), The Democrats, Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress. Two people were arrested in connection to his attack. On 22 August 2024, Shameem resigned as Prosecutor General.

Education Shameem holds a LL.M. in Criminal law and justice from the University of Sussex, as well as a B.A. in Sharia and Law from Al-Azhar University.