[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.