minister of justice
Top law official
A minister of justice is a government official responsible for the administration of justice and legal affairs in a country.
The role typically oversees courts, prosecution services, prisons, and law reform.
In some countries the title is attorney general or justice minister.
The position is usually a cabinet-level appointment: The minister of justice announced reforms to the criminal code.
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- constitutional courtBody reviewing legislative validity
- rule of lawSupremacy of established laws
- court systemNetwork of tribunals
judicial reform · prosecution · judiciary · executive authority · extradition · state secretary · clemency · pardon power · death penalty · prison reform · Lord Chancellor · political influence · legal advisor · legislation · trial · governance · constitutional law · legal system
- ministerspremier, foreign secretary, cabinet secretary, secretary of state
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Party facing charges
accused · judge · chief justice · prisoner · convict
minister of justicecrime boss
Leader of criminal organization
mob boss · criminal mastermind · outlaw · fugitive · lawbreaker
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