Ministry of Justice (Somalia)

Federal Republic of Somalia
Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Agency overview
Coat of arms of Somalia
Formed	November 4, 2012
Jurisdiction	Somalia
Headquarters	Bondhere, Banaadir, Mogadishu Coordinates: 2°2′24″N 45°20′46″E / 2.04000°N 45.34611°E / 2.04000; 45.34611
Agency executive	Abdullahi Ahmed Jama, Minister of Justice
Parent agency	Somali Council of Ministers
Website	moj.gov.so/en/

The Ministry of Justice is the ministry that is responsible for the Judiciary of Somalia. It was created in 1956 during the joint Somali/Italian administration with the aim of achieving a sustainable democratic system of governance that operates within a clearly defined and predictable legal environment. The responsibility of the Ministry is to promote democracy, good governance and human rights through the development of policies and programs that enhance the enjoyment of social, economic and political rights.^[1]

References

↑ "BRIEF HISTORY: ABOUT THE MINISTRY".

"Somalia: Prime Minister Unveils His New Cabinet". Shabelle Media Network. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.

Government ministries of Somalia

Current Ministries	Prime Minister Foreign Affairs Justice Commerce and Industry Awqaf Civil Aviation Petroleum and Mineral Resources Information Defence Education Agriculture Finance Health Posts and Telecommunications Labour Planning Interior Electricity Fisheries and Marine Resources Public Works Livestock Youth and Sports

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