Department of Home Affairs (Isle of Man)

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Department of Home Affairs
Department overview
Formed20 January 1987 [1]
Preceding Department
  • Home Affairs Board
Jurisdiction Isle of Man
HeadquartersTromode Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5PA
Employees565
Minister responsible
Department executive
  • Dan Davies, Chief Executive Officer
Website www.gov.im/dha

The Department of Home Affairs (Manx : Rheynn Cooishyn Sthie) ensures the safety, protection and security of the Isle of Man.

Contents

The Department is responsible for the Isle of Man Constabulary, the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison and Probation Service, emergency planning and Civil Defence.

The current Minister for Justice and Home Affairs is Jane Poole-Wilson MHK.

Function

Agencies reporting to the Department of Home Affairs

Current and previous Ministers and Chairs

Minister for Home Affairs (Minister for Justice and Home Affairs with effect from 1 December 2020)

Chair of the Home Affairs Board

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References

  1. "Department of Home Affairs Order 1986" (PDF). Tynwald.