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Justice Department
A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a very few countries) or a secretary of justice. In some countries, the head of the department may be called the attorney general, for example in the United States. Monaco is an example of a country that does not have a ministry of justice, but rather a Directorate of Judicial Services (head: Secretary of Justice) that oversees the administration of justice. Vatican City, a country under the sovereignty of the Holy See, also does not possess a ministry of justice. Instead, the Governorate of Vatican City State (head: President of the Governorate of Vatican City State), the legislative body of the Vatican, includes a legal office. Depending on the country, specific duties may relate to organizing the justice system, overseeing the public p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry (government Department)
Ministry or department (also less commonly used secretariat, office, or directorate) are designations used by first-level executive bodies in the machinery of governments that manage a specific sector of public administration." Энциклопедический словарь Брокгауза и Ефрона", т. XIX (1896): Мекенен — Мифу-Баня, "Министерства", с. 351—357 :s:ru:ЭСБЕ/Министерства These types of organizations are usually led by a politician who is a member of a cabinet—a body of high-ranking government officials—who may use a title such as minister, secretary, or commissioner, and are typically staffed with members of a non-political civil service, who manage its operations; they may also oversee other government agencies and organizations as part of a political portfolio. Governments may have differing numbers and types of ministries and departments. In some countries, these terms may be used with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Afghanistan)
Current and past governments of Afghanistan have included a Minister of Justice (, ) in the Afghan cabinet. The Ministry of Justice of Afghanistan assumes responsibilities such as drafting and reviewing laws and decrees of the president, raising public awareness of legal topics, managing affairs relating to legal aid, and printing and disseminating legislative documents. In 1967, the Ministry of Justice was combined with the Attorney General's Office. By 1977, the Ministry of Justice took over the functions of the Chief Justice. List of ministers Source: Ministers of Justice During the Amir Amanullah Khan Period (1919-1926) Ministers of Justice During the Mohammed Nadir Shah Period (1929-1933) Ministers of Justice During the Mohammad Zahir Shah Period (1933-1973) Ministers of Justice for Mohammed Daoud Khan's Presidential Palace (1973-1978) Ministers of Justice From 1978-1992 (Years involving a coup) Ministers of Justice During the Islamic State of Afghan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938, is an internal States and territories of Australia, territory of Australia. Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is situated within the territory, and is the territory's primate city. It is located in southeastern Australian mainland as an enclave and exclave, enclave surrounded by the state of New South Wales (NSW). Exclaved from NSW after Federation of Australia, federation as the seat of government for the new nation, the territory hosts Parliament House, Canberra, parliament house, High Court of Australia and the head offices of many Australian Government agencies. On 1 January 1901, Federation of Australia, federation of the colonies of Australia was achieved. Section 125 of the new Constitution of Australia, Australian Constitution provided that land, situated in New South Wales and at least from Sydney, would be ceded to the new Government of Australia, federal government. Foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney-General For Australia
The attorney-general of Australia (AG), also known as the Commonwealth attorney-general, is the Minister (government), minister of state and Attorney general, chief law officer of the Australia, Commonwealth of Australia charged with overseeing federal Australian legal system, legal affairs and public security as the head of the Attorney-General's Department (Australia), Attorney-General’s Department. The current attorney-general is Michelle Rowland, who was chosen by prime minister Anthony Albanese in May 2025 following the 2025 Australian federal election, 2025 federal election. By convention, the attorney-general is a lawyer. The attorney-general is one of only four positions in the Commonwealth Government to have continuously been held since federation, along with the prime minister, the Minister for Defence (Australia), minister for defence and the Treasurer of Australia, treasurer. History The attorney-general is nearly always a person with legal training, and eleven f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney-General's Department (Australia)
The Attorney-General's Department, also known as the Department of the Attorney-General, is the law enforcement and justice department of the Australian Government. The department is responsible for improving Australia's Law of Australia, federal law and justice framework and provides legal services to the Australian Government. The department also oversees various sub-agencies and services including the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (Australia), Director of Public Prosecutions. The head of the department is Attorney-General for Australia, currently Michelle Rowland, who is assisted by the Departmental secretary, Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, currently Katherine Jones . History The Attorney-General's Department is one of seven original Commonwealth Departments of state, commencing with the Commonwealth of Australia on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Armenia)
The Ministry of Justice of Armenia () is an Armenian government agency which possesses executive authority and executes policies of the Government of Armenia in sectors that are closely associated with laws and regulations. The ministry oversees the operations of the following agencies: * Compulsory Enforcement Service * Penitentiary Service * Probation Service The ministry was founded in 1918 by the government of Hovhannes Kajaznuni of the newly-formed First Republic of Armenia, Republic of Armenia. History In 1920, the Revolutionary Committee of the Armenian SSR founded the People's Commissariat of Justice, which began to control the Armenian prosecutor's office in December 1923. The Communist Party of Armenia was in-active from 1930 to 1933, of which during those three years, the justice system of Armenia was administered by the Procurator General of the Soviet Union and the Supreme Court of the USSR. In 1936, the prosecutor's office and the investigative bodies were sepa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice And Human Rights (Argentina)
The Ministry of Justice (; MJ) of Argentina is a ministry of the national executive power tasked with enforcing of the law and administration of justice. The ministry was created in 1949, during the first presidency of Juan Domingo Perón, and has been consistently present in every presidential cabinet since then. The incumbent minister is Mariano Cúneo Libarona, who has served since 10 December 2023 in the cabinet of Javier Milei. Structure The Ministry of Justice has a number of centralized dependencies reporting to it. The centralized dependencies, as in other government ministers, are known as secretariats (''secretarías'') and undersecretariats (''subsecretarías''); there are currently four of these: **Undersecretariat of Administrative Management (''Subsecretaría de Gestión Administrativa'') *Secretariat of Justice (''Secretaría de Justicia'') **Undersecretariat of Penitentiary Affairs (''Subsecretaría de Asuntos Penitenciarios'') **Undersecretariat of Criminal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Antigua And Barbuda)
The Ministry of Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour is a ministerial department of the government of Antigua and Barbuda. The Minister of Legal Affairs simultaneously serves as the Attorney General. Ministers A list of past and current ministers mainly serving after 1971 are listed as follows: * Gerald Watt (1971-1976) * Cosmos Phillips (1976-1979) * Keith M. Ford (1979–1994) * Clare Roberts (1994–1997) * Radforth Wentworth Hill (1997–1999) * Errol Cort (1999–2001) * Lester Bird (2002–2004) * Justin Simon (2004–2005) * Colin Derrick (2006–2009) * Justin Simon (2010–2014) eferred to as the Attorney General* Steadroy Benjamin (2014–present) See also * Justice ministry References External links Official website Antigua Antigua ( ; ), also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the local population, is an island in the Lesser Antilles. It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney General Of Anguilla
The Attorney General's Chambers of Anguilla is responsible for the following: * Legal Adviser to the Government, Departments, Statutory Boards and Corporations * Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the Crown * Represent the Government in civil actions by and against the Crown * Advise the Royal Anguilla Police Force regarding investigations and prosecutions * Draft legislation * Law revision * Law reform Anguilla seceded from Saint Kitts and Nevis and became a British Crown colony in December 1980. Before then, the Attorney General was identified as representing "St. Christopher itts Nevis and Anguilla." Even by the time Anguilla passed a new constitution in 1982, certain records still showed the same title for the Attorney General. List of attorneys general (Post-1980 upon becoming a territory) * Fitzroy Bryant (1979) eferred to as the Attorney General of St. Christopher, Nevis and Anguilla* Tapley Seaton (1980-1982) eferred to as the Attorney General of St. Christopher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Angola)
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Angola () is judiciary arm of government that specializes on human rights in the nation of Angola. History The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Angola was established on November 12, 1975 by Law No. 1/75 after the country declared its independence. Duties and responsibilities The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Angola has the following duties: * To design, establish, establish and conduct the administration of justice policy * Conceive, establish, outline and conduct the policy for the promotion and protection of human rights * To elaborate and propose legal norms on the organization of the courts * To exercise supervision, coordination and methodological guidance on the organic activity of the Provincial and Municipal Courts * Take measures to achieve a justice aimed at harmonizing all the social trends of the country * To ensure the proper functioning of the system of judicial administration in judicial matters a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Andorra)
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Justice and Interior of Andorra () is responsible for social care and protection, employment and work. The ministry aims to guarantee the internal security of citizens and their assets, civil status, the regulation of migration and integration policy to guarantee social cohesion, the fight against crime, international collaboration in matters judicial and police, and protecting the population from any natural risk or catastrophe. List of ministers Minister of Justice and Home Affairs * Jordi Guitart Visent (2001-2005) Minister of Justice and Interior * Josep Maria Cabanes (2005-2007) * Antoni Riberaygua (2007-2009) Minister of Interior * Víctor Naudi Zamora (2009-2011) Minister of Justice and Interior * Marc Vila i Amigó (2011-2013) * Xavier Espot Zamora (2014-2017) Minister of Social Affairs, Justice and Interior * Xavier Espot Zamora (2017–present) See also * Justice ministry * Ministeri d'Afers Socials, Justícia i Interio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
