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The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia, established in 1918, holds the prominent position as the primary state governing body responsible for overseeing matters related to justice. It serves as the supreme authority for subordinate public administration institutions operating within the justice sector.
At the political level, the Ministry is headed by the Minister of Justice, who receives support from the Secretary of State. The State Secretary assumes essential responsibilities, including organizing the development of sectoral policies and strategies, implementing sectoral policies, managing administrative tasks within the institution, and coordinating the execution of the Ministry's functions.
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Republic of Latvia (1918–1940)
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