Justice Minister (Denmark)

Minister of Justice
Justitsministeren
State Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Denmark
Incumbent Nick Hækkerup since 27 June 2019
Ministry of Justice
Member of	the Folketing
Appointer	Prime Minister
Term length	4 years
Formation	22 March 1848 (1848-03-22)
First holder	Carl Emil Bardenfleth

The Danish Minister for Justice (Danish: Justitsministeren) is the head of the Ministry of Justice and a cabinet member.

As the head of the department, the minister is responsible for:

• The General judicial system including
  • The Police of Denmark
  • The Courts administration,
• the Danish Security and Intelligence Service

See also

• List of Minister of Justice (Denmark)
• Cabinet of Denmark

External links

• The Justice Ministry of Denmark