A minister for justice, or justice minister, is a ministerial position in the governments of some countries, with general responsibility for policing and the maintenance of public order. The minister of justice may also be responsible for the justice system, and in some countries has responsibility for general elections. In some countries, the interior minister has the responsibility for policing. In others, the attorney general may be responsible for the justice system.
Country-related articles and lists
Cameroon: Ministry of Justice
Canada: Minister of Justice (list)
China: Ministry of Justice
Denmark: Justice Minister (list)
France: Minister of Justice
Germany: Federal Minister of Justice (list)
Hong Kong: Secretary for Justice (with list)
Ireland: Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Italy: Minister of Justice
Japan: Minister of Justice
Netherlands: Minister of Justice
New Zealand: Minister of Justice
Norway: Ministry of Justice and the Police (with list)
Russia: Russian Empire: Justice Minister (list)
Scotland: Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Sweden: Minister for Justice
Switzerland: Federal Department of Justice and Police (with list)
United Kingdom: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Ministry of Justice
United States: Attorney General (with list)
