Ministry of Justice (Liberia)
Government ministry of Liberia
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The Ministry of Justice of Liberia is an organization responsible for providing "effective, efficient and excellent public safety and legal services which promote the rule of law, ensure the safety and security of the public and uphold the interest of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia."[1]
- Natu Oswald Tweh, Sr
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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of the Republic of Liberia |
| Headquarters | Monrovia, Liberia |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | https://www.moj.gov.lr/ |
History
The Liberian Ministry of Justice traces its origins to the foundational legal structures established upon the country's independence in 1847. Modeled after the Anglo-American common law system introduced by the American Colonization Society (ACS), the office of the Attorney General was created as the government's chief legal advisor and prosecutor. This office evolved into a full cabinet-level ministry, with its structure and functions formally codified in the Executive Law of 1972. [2]
List of ministers
| Name[3] | Time of Service | |
|---|---|---|
| James A.A. Pierre[4] | 1971 | |
| George Henries[4] | 1972-1973 | |
| Clarence Lorenzo Simpson, Jr.[5] | 1973-1974 | |
| Lawrence A. Morgan[6] | 1974-1976 | |
| Oliver Bright[7][8] | 1976-1979 | |
| Joseph F. Chesson[4] | 1979-1980 | |
| Chea Cheapoo[4] | 1980-1981 | |
| Isaac Nyeplu[4][9] | 1981-1982 | |
| Winston Tubman[10] | 1982-1983 | |
| Jenkins Scott[11] | 1983-1990 | |
| Philip A. Z Banks[12][13] | 1990-1994 | |
| Laveli Supuwood[4][14] | 1993 | |
| Francis Y.S. Garlawolu | 1995-1996 | |
| Gloria Musu-Scott[15] [1st female] | 1996 | |
| Peter B. Jallah[4][15] | 1996-1998 | |
| Eddington Varmah[4] | 1998-2003 | |
| Laveli Koboi Johnson | 2003 | |
| Kabineh J’aneh | 2004-2005 | |
| Frances J. Allison | 2006-2007 | |
| Philip A. Z Banks | 2007 | |
| Christiana Tah | 2009-2014 | |
| Benedict F. Sannoh[16] | 2014-2016 | |
| Musa F. Dean | 2016-2024 | |
| Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh | 2024-Present |