The Ministry of Justice of the Republic Somaliland ( so, Wasaaradda Caddaalada Somaliland) ( ar, وزارة العدل) administers the court system (with the exception of the Supreme Court) and has the authority to hire court personnel, allocate funds, and train, discipline or dismiss judicial officers. According to Articles 7 and 38 of the Organisation of the Judiciary Law, the ministry even compiles a panel of assessors on an annual basis for the regional courts. Additionally, the ministry is a member of the Judicial Commission. The current minister is
Mustafe Mohamoud Ali
Mustafe Mohamoud Ali Bile ( so, Mustafe Maxamuud Cali Bile) is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Justice of Somaliland.
See also
* Ministry of Justice (Somaliland)
* Politics of Somaliland
The politics of Som ...
Responsibilities
More so, the objectives of the ministry are as follows per Article 105 of the Constitution:
* Uphold and promote the rule of law in Somaliland;
* Respect and promote the separation of powers as contemplated in the Constitution, whilst taking into account the normal checks and balances of governmental branches;
* Promote and maintain an effective, efficient, transparent and accountable criminal justice system;
* Coordinate, facilitate and promote the general provision of and access to legal services in Somaliland;
* Take leadership in coordinating the progressive realization of rights and freedoms contemplated in the Constitution;
* Cooperate and support other role players, whilst respecting their specific mandates and, where applicable, their independence.
List of ministers (2005-present)
See also
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Justice ministry
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 v ...
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Politics of Somaliland
The politics of Somaliland take place within a hybrid system of governance, which, under the Somaliland constitution, combines traditional and western institutions. The constitution separates government into an executive branch, a legislative br ...
References
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