Ministry of Justice (Iran) facts for kids
| وزارت دادگستری Vezārat-e Dādgostari |
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Flag of the Ministry of Justice
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| Formed | 1906 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Headquarters | Tehran |
| Employees | 2317 (2019) |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | Official Website: http://justice.ir/ |
The Ministry of Justice is an important part of the Iranian government. It was created by Iran's constitution. Its main job is to help the judicial branch (which handles laws and courts) work smoothly with other parts of the government.
The head of Iran's court system, called the Chief Justice of Iran, can ask the Minister of Justice to manage money and staff for the courts. This includes hiring people who are not judges.
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What is the Ministry of Justice?
The Ministry of Justice was started in 1906. The person in charge, the Minister of Justice, helps with legal cases for the government. They act like the country's main lawyer, also known as the attorney-general.
It's important to know that the Ministry of Justice does not handle police work. That job belongs to the Ministry of Interior in Iran. The main building for the Ministry of Justice was opened in 1938. It has a European style of architecture.
Key Responsibilities of the Ministry
The Ministry of Justice has several important duties. It helps make sure that laws are followed fairly across the country. It also works to connect the court system with other government groups. This helps everything run smoothly.
One of its main roles is to represent the government in legal matters. This means they handle cases where the government is involved.
Different Departments of the Ministry
The Ministry of Justice has several smaller departments, each with its own focus. These departments help the ministry do its many jobs. They are led by "deputy ministers."
Here are the main departments:
- Deputy Ministry for Human Rights and International Affairs: This department focuses on protecting people's rights and working with other countries on legal matters.
- Deputy Ministry for Intellectual Property: This group deals with protecting new ideas, inventions, and creative works, like books or music.
- Deputy Ministry for Law and Majlis Affairs: This department works with the country's parliament (called the Majlis) on creating and understanding laws.
- Deputy Ministry for Development, Management and Support: This part of the ministry helps with the overall running of the ministry, including its growth and daily operations.
Leaders of Justice: A Look at Past Ministers
Many people have served as the Minister of Justice over the years. The first official Minister of Justice was Ahmad Moshir al-Saltaneh, who took office in 1906. The current Minister of Justice is Amin Hossein Rahimi. These leaders play a big role in how justice is managed in Iran.
See also
- General Inspection Office (Iran)
- Justice ministry
- Ministry of Interior (Iran)
- Ministry of Intelligence (Iran)
- Politics of Iran
