Ministry of Justice (Eswatini)

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: ^[1]

• Coordinating, advising on, providing support, and implementing policies that will support the administration of law and justice as well as constitutional governance.
• Aiding in the development and enactment of appropriate legislation.
• Drafting, revising, and reforming the laws of Swaziland and any related legal documents.
• Advising the federal government and its allies on legal matters.
• Overseeing the training of lawyers.
• Promoting and protecting human rights, as well as preventing societal corruption.
• Providing safe custody of inmates and offering rehabilitation services.

List of ministers (Post-1968 upon achieving independence)

• Polycarp Dlamini ^[2] (1972-1983)
• David Matse ^[3] (1984-1987)
• Reginald Dhladhla ^[4] (1988-1990)
• Amos Zonke Khumalo ^[5] (1991-1993)
• Maweni Simelane ^{[6] [7] [8]} (1994-2003)
• Magwagwa Mduli ^[8] (2003)
• David Dlamini ^[8] (2004-2009)
• Ndumiso Mamba ^[8] (2009-2011)
• Mgwagwa Gamedze ^[8] (2011-2013)
• Sibusiso Shongwe ^[8] (2013-2015)
• Edgar Hillary ^[8] (2015–2018)
• Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu (2018-present)

See also

• Justice ministry
• Politics of Eswatini

References

1. "Ministry of Justice". www.gov.sz. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
2. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1972:Feb.-Mar." HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
3. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan-Jun 1985". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
4. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1989". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
5. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1991". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
6. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1994:Jan.-Mar." HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
7. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan-Apr 1995". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
8. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments". www.cia.gov. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved 2018-07-12.