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 implementation of 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 prevent 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

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.
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