Ministry of Justice (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Justice
Wasaarada Caddaalada
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Ministry overview
Formed1991; 34 years ago (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
Minister responsible
Websitewww.slmoj.org
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The Ministry of Justice of the Republic Somaliland (Somali: Wasaaradda Caddaalada Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة العدل) administers the court system (with the exception of the Supreme Court) and has the authority to hire court personnel, allocate funds, and train, discipline or dismiss judicial officers.[1][2] According to Articles 7 and 38 of the Organisation of the Judiciary Law, the ministry even compiles a panel of assessors on an annual basis for the regional courts. Additionally, the ministry is a member of the Judicial Commission.[3] The current minister is Mustafe Mohamoud Ali[4]

Responsibilities

More so, the objectives of the ministry are as follows per Article 105 of the Constitution:[5]

  • Uphold and promote the rule of law in Somaliland;
  • Respect and promote the separation of powers as contemplated in the Constitution, whilst taking into account the normal checks and balances of governmental branches;
  • Promote and maintain an effective, efficient, transparent and accountable criminal justice system;
  • Coordinate, facilitate and promote the general provision of and access to legal services in Somaliland;
  • Take leadership in coordinating the progressive realization of rights and freedoms contemplated in the Constitution;
  • Cooperate and support other role players, whilst respecting their specific mandates and, where applicable, their independence.

List of ministers (2005-present)

Minister In Office Ref
Ahmed Hassan Ali (2005-2009) [6][7][8][9]
Ismail Muumin (2010-2011) [10][11]
Abdullahi Abyan Nuur (2011-2012) [12][13]
Hussein Ahmed Aideed (2012-2016) [14][15][16][17]
Ahmed Farah Adarre (2016-2017) [18][19]
Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateeye Fariid (2017–2019) [20]
Mustafe Mohamoud Ali (2019-Present) [21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN SOMALILAND: Workshop Report". April 2002.
  2. ^ "The State of the Judiciary in Somaliland" (PDF). Horizon Institute. June 2016.
  3. ^ "Research Guide to the Somaliland Legal System - GlobaLex". www.nyulawglobal.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  4. ^ "Wasiirka Cusub ee Wasaaradda Cadaaladda ee Somaliland Md. Mustafe Cali Bile Oo Deegaanada Bariga Gobolka Sanaag Ugu Awood Sheegtay Guddoomiye Dhoobo-Daareed Iyo Taageerayaasha Maamul-Goboleedka Puntland" (in Somali). 7 December 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Prison Health Coordinator » Connecting Diaspora for Development". Connecting Diaspora for Development. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  6. ^ "UNICEF Somalia - Feature stories - Somaliland launches new Juvenile law". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  7. ^ "Somaliland authorities order 24 Somali journalists to leave - Human Rights House Foundation". Human Rights House Foundation. 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  8. ^ Albin-Lackey, Chris; (Organization), Human Rights Watch (2009). "Hostages to Peace": Threats to Human Rights and Democracy in Somaliland. Human Rights Watch. ISBN 9781564325136.
  9. ^ "Somalia : Release of the last Sool and Sanag conflict related detainees". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  10. ^ "UNODC open Somaliland's first prison in 50 years to further tackle piracy scourge". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  11. ^ "Judiciary strengthened as first batch of judges graduate from legal training". UNDP in Somalia. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  12. ^ "BBC Somali - Warar - Dowladda Soomaaliya oo lagu dhawaaqay" (in Somali). Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  13. ^ "Minister of Hajj receives Somali Hajj Mission". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  14. ^ Luciana.Viegas. "New Ministry of Justice building provides major boost to rule of law in Somaliland". www.unodc.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  15. ^ "Somaliland: Construction of UK Funded Justice Ministry Offices Commenced - Somaliland Sun". Somaliland Sun. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  16. ^ "Criminal Justice Compendium for Somaliland - Somaliland Law" (PDF). January 3, 2016.
  17. ^ "UNPO: Somaliland: Diaspora Continues to Play Important Role". unpo.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  18. ^ "Somaliland:Ministry of Justice Presides over Graduation Ceremony for 25 Lawyer Interns - Somalilandpress.com". Somalilandpress.com. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  19. ^ Dalha, Gulaid (2017-04-04). "Somaliland: Justice Ministry Announces The Release Of 7 Convicted Pirates On Parole — Somali Commentator". Somali Commentator. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  20. ^ "BREAKING Somaliland's new President names 32-Cabinet ministers". Horn Diplomat. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  21. ^ "Wasiirka Cusub ee Wasaaradda Cadaaladda ee Somaliland Md. Mustafe Cali Bile Oo Deegaanada Bariga Gobolka Sanaag Ugu Awood Sheegtay Guddoomiye Dhoobo-Daareed Iyo Taageerayaasha Maamul-Goboleedka Puntland" (in Somali). 7 December 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.