Ministry of Justice (Oman)

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Ministry of Justice is a governmental body in the Sultanate of Oman. Established in 1970, the ministry is distinct from the Ministry of Legal Affairs and has the following objectives: [1] It was merged into Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in 2020.

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List of ministers

Minister of Justice

Minister of Interior and Justice

Minister of Justice Awqaf & Islamic Affairs

Minister of Justice

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References

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