A justice ministry, ministry of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice.
In countries where this agency is called a department the head of the department is entitled attorney general, for example in the United States. Monaco is an example of a country that does not have a ministry of justice, but rather a Directorate of Judicial Services that oversees the administration of justice. Vatican City, a country under the sovereignty of the Holy See, also does not possess a ministry of justice.The legislative body is overseen by the President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State.
Depending on the country, specific duties may relate to organizing the justice system, overseeing the public prosecutor and national investigative agencies Some ministries have additional responsibilities in related policy areas overseeing elections, directing the police, law reform, and administration of the immigration and citizenship services.The duties of the ministry of justice may in some countries be split from separate responsibilities of an attorney general and the interior minister .
