List of ministers of law (Indonesia)

[1] The current minister is Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who took office on 20 October 2024.

[2] The position was established, along with the ministry, with the release of Law Number 2 of 1945 under the title Minister of Justice (Menteri Kehakiman).

[3] The first minister, Soepomo, was announced on 19 August 1945, 2 days after Indonesia's independence.

[3] In 1946, duty over the high religious courts was given to the minister of religion.

[3] As the head of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the minister is tasked with overseeing legal and human rights matters as well as providing necessary information to the president.

Soepomo was the first Minister of Justice, from 19 August to 14 November 1945.
Abdoel Gaffar Pringgodigdo, Minister of Justice from 21 January to 6 September 1950.
Patrialis Akbar, Minister of Law and Human Rights from 22 October 2009 to 19 October 2011.