Ministry of Justice (Burundi)

Last updated

The Ministry of Justice of Burundi performs tasks such as the following: [1]

Contents

The following administrations are under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice:

History

On 7 March 1965, the Mwami issued a royal decree removing the ministry of justice from the control of Parliament to put it "above all political rivalries" and placing it under the control of a secretary of state responsible to the Mwami. [2]

List of ministers (Post-1962 upon achieving independence)

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (Nepal)</span>

The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs is a governmental body of Nepal dealing with the management of the judicial administration, legal affairs and legislative activities. The minister is one of the most-senior officers in the Federal Cabinet.

Established in 1961, the Ministry of Justice has gone by various names which have included Ministry of Internal Affairs and Justice (1965-1973), Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (1973-2000), and Ministry of Justice and Institutional Reforms (2000-2003). As of September 2007, per the Prime Minister's Order 18/03, the Ministry of Justice (Rwanda) was merged with the Office of the Attorney General. The ministry's main objectives include promoting statutory law, overseeing national legislation, and regulating law enforcement sectors.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of Malawi provides legal advice and services to the government's ministries and departments, as well as the general public. The Ministry represents the government in civil litigation cases and prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the State, drafts legislation, and vets agreements and treaties on behalf of the government. The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs contains the following departments:

The Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency of Bolivia is in charge of the justice sector of Bolivia. In addition. the ministry includes the following vice-ministries:

The Ministry of Justice of Benin provides public safety and legal services that "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 Benin." According to Article 6 of the Law on the Statute of the Judiciary, the Minister of Justice is the direct superior of the Magistrates of the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Central Administration of the Ministry of Justice. With reference to past records, the minister's title has been Minister of Justice and Legislation and Minister of Justice, Legislative Affairs and Human Rights.

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Chad is structured in the following manner:

The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, Public Administration and Human Rights handles any legal reforms that might improve the justice system of Comoros. The Union government forces include the Army of National Development and the gendarmerie. When the latter force serves as the judicial police, it reports to the Minister of Justice. Although National Commission for Preventing and Fighting Corruption (CNPLC) exists to prevent corruption, the Ministry of Justice seldom prosecutes corruption cases.

The Ministry of Justice & Penal Affairs of Djibouti is responsible for disciplining the courts, providing access and general justice, creating penitentiary policy, and handling human rights issues. In addition, the ministry develops regulations that pertain to criminal, civil and administrative matters.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Justice (Equatorial Guinea)</span> Government ministry of Equatorial Guinea

The Ministry of Justice, Worship and Penitentiary Institutions of Equatorial Guinea handles responsibilities such as overseeing the country's bar association, creating judicial rules and procedures, and investigating human rights issues.

The Ministry of Justice of Gabon is responsible for the following duties:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Justice (Democratic Republic of the Congo)</span>

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) has the following duties:

The Ministry of Justice, Immigration and National Security of Dominica provides legal advice and representation to the federal government and its departments, as well as administers justice, protects intellectual property rights, and ensures that financial crimes are properly analyzed and investigated. The divisions of the ministry include the following:

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Eswatini oversees the administration of justice through the various courts. The ministry has responsibilities such as the following:

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs of Solomon Islands is a department of the government of the Solomon Islands.

The Ministry of Justice and Border Control of Nauru upholds the Constitution, provides legal advice to the federal government and represents the interests of the country in civil and criminal matters. It is divided into six sections:

The Ministry of Justice, Human Rights & Correctional Services of Lesotho aims to dispense and oversee the administration of justice, protection and the promotion of human rights, as well as the rehabilitation of offenders. To fulfill its mandate, the ministry delivers justice and accessibility via the effective uses of correctional resources and the provision of skills. Lastly, the ministry employs a zero tolerance approach to corruption and the vulnerable segments of the population that are subjected to violations of human rights.

The Ministry of Justice of Papua New Guinea and Department of Justice & Attorney General acts as the principal advisor to the government on all legal matters and is responsible for all civil litigation matters by and against the state. The Minister of Justice gives opinions on any questions relating to the interpretation or application of the laws of Papua New Guinea including the Constitution, Organic Laws, Acts of Parliament and all other subordinate legislation. The ministry oversees the following institutions:

Evariste Niyonkuro was a Burundian politician. He was the former Minister of Justice of Burundi from 1988 to 1991. He was succeeded by Sebastian Ntahuga, who also was succeeded by Fulgence Dwima-Bakana in 1994.

Gervais Rubashamuheto is a Burundian politician. He was the former Minister of Justice of Burundi from 1997 to 1998. He was succeeded by Thérence Sinunguruza, who was also succeeded by Fulgence Dwima Bakana (2002–2003).

Sébastian Ntahuga is a Burundian politician and diplomat. He was the former Minister of Justice of Burundi from 1992 to 1993. He was succeeded by Fulgence Dwima-Bakana, who was also succeeded by Melchior Ntahobama (1994–1995).

References

  1. "Mission – Ministère de la Justice – Burundi". www.justice.burundi.gov.bi (in French). Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  2. Weinstein 1976, pp. 246–247.
  3. Official Records. UN. 1961.
  4. Studies, Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Program of Eastern African (1964). Occasional Paper. Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University.
  5. Communist Affairs. Research Institute on Communist Strategy and Propaganda, University of Southern California. 1965.
  6. Kadende, Rose Marie (1998). Language, Cultural Discourse, and Identity Negotiation: Internet Communication Among Burundians in the Diaspora. Indiana University.
  7. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1975July-Dec". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  8. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1976Jan-June". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  9. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1978:Jan.-Mar." HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  10. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1980". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  11. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1984". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  12. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1987". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  13. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1988". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  14. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1990". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  15. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1992". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  16. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1994". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  17. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–June 1995". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  18. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1996". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  19. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1997". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  20. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan–Apr 1998". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  21. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan. -Apr. 2002". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  22. Council, United Nations: Security; Assembly, United Nations General (2005-12-19). Report of the Security Council: 1 August 2004 – 31 July 2005. United Nations Publications. ISBN   9789218102164.
  23. "President names cabinet, new faces abound". IRIN (in French). 2005-08-31. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  24. "Burundi: Agent of the Judicial Order to Resume Work". allAfrica. 21 November 2007. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  25. "PEN Appeal: Jean-Claude Kavumbagu". PEN America. 2011-02-02. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  26. "New govt ministers sworn in". RFI. 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  27. "Formation d'un nouveau gouvernement au Burundi". www.panapress.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  28. Rédaction, La. "Burundi – ARIB asbl Website – Remaniement ministériel au Burundi". www.arib.info. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  29. "Burundi: Les ministres de la sécurité, défense et justice dénoncent et réclament des preuves au BNUB | Les nouvelles du Burundi – Burundi Africa Generation". burundi-agnews.org. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  30. "Remise et reprise entre Aimée Laurentine Kanyana et Jeanine Nibizi ministre de de la justice | Urumuri News". 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-14.

Works cited