Ministry of Justice (Somalia)

The Ministry of Justice and Constitution (Somali: Wasaaradda Cadaaladda iyo Dastuurka; MoJC) [1] is the ministry that is responsible for the Judiciary and Constitution of Somalia.

The responsibility of the Ministry is to promote democracy, good governance and human rights through the development of policies and programs that enhance the enjoyment of social, economic and political rights.

[2] The Ministry was created in 1956 during the joint Somali/Italian administration.

*Somalia did not have a functioning government from late 1991-early 2000.

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