Justice Minister (Denmark)
Appearance
Minister of Justice of Denmark | |
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Justitsministeren | |
since 28 November 2016 (7 years, 311 days) | |
Ministry of Justice | |
Member of | Conservative People's Party |
Reports to | Prime minister of Denmark |
Term length | 4 Years |
Formation | 22 March 1848 (175–176) |
First holder | C.E. Bardenfleth |
The Danish Minister for Justice (Danish: Justitsministeren) is the head of the Ministry of Justice and a cabinet member.
Since 28 November 2016, the post is held by Søren Pape Poulsen.[1]
As the head of the department, the minister is responsible for:
- The General judicial system including
- The Police of Denmark
- The Courts administration,
- The security service
See also
References
- ^ Hesseldal, Sarah; Jørgensen, Jakob Stig; Borre, Martin (28 November 2016). "Officially: Here is Løkke's entire new of ministers". B.dk (in Danish). Berlingske Media. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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