Justice Minister (Denmark)

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Minister of Justice
Justitsministeren
National Coat of arms of Denmark.svg
Incumbent
Peter Hummelgaard Thomsen
since 15 December 2022
Ministry of Justice
Member of Folketing
Reports to Prime Minister
Appointer Prime Minister
Term length Four years
Formation22 March 1848;175 years ago (1848-03-22)
First holder Carl Emil Bardenfleth

The Danish Minister for Justice (Danish : Justitsministeren) is the head of the Ministry of Justice and a cabinet member.

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As the head of the department, the minister is responsible for:

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