Ministry of Justice (Timor-Leste)
Ministry in the government of East Timor
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The Ministry of Justice (MJ; Portuguese: Ministério da Justiça, Tetum: Ministeriu Justisa) is the government department of Timor-Leste accountable for the administration of justice.
Formed1975 / 2000 / 2002
JurisdictionGovernment of Timor-Leste
HeadquartersRua da Justiça, Dili
8°33′23″S 125°34′31″E
8°33′23″S 125°34′31″E
Minister responsible
- Amândio Benevides, Minister of Justice
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| Formed | 1975 / 2000 / 2002 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Headquarters | Rua da Justiça, Dili 8°33′23″S 125°34′31″E |
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| Website | Ministry of Justice |
| Agency ID | MJ |
Functions
The Ministry is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination and evaluation of policy for the following areas:[1]
- justice
- law and human rights
- land and property
In 2011, the Ministry established a protocol with the East Timor Bar Association in order to ensure the proper training of lawyers.[2]
Minister
The incumbent Minister of Justice is Amândio Benevides.[3][4]
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