Ministry of Justice (Somaliland)
| Wasaarada Caddaalada | |
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| Formed | 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | Somaliland |
| Headquarters | Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeh  |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | www |
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| Judiciary of Somaliland |
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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
[edit]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)
[edit]| 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN SOMALILAND: Workshop Report". April 2002.
- ^ "The State of the Judiciary in Somaliland" (PDF). Horizon Institute. June 2016.
- ^ "Research Guide to the Somaliland Legal System - GlobaLex". www.nyulawglobal.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Prison Health Coordinator » Connecting Diaspora for Development". Connecting Diaspora for Development. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "UNICEF Somalia - Feature stories - Somaliland launches new Juvenile law". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Somaliland authorities order 24 Somali journalists to leave - Human Rights House Foundation". Human Rights House Foundation. 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ Albin-Lackey, Chris; (Organization), Human Rights Watch (2009). "Hostages to Peace": Threats to Human Rights and Democracy in Somaliland. Human Rights Watch. ISBN 9781564325136.
- ^ "Somalia : Release of the last Sool and Sanag conflict related detainees". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "UNODC open Somaliland's first prison in 50 years to further tackle piracy scourge". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Judiciary strengthened as first batch of judges graduate from legal training". UNDP in Somalia. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "BBC Somali - Warar - Dowladda Soomaaliya oo lagu dhawaaqay" (in Somali). Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Minister of Hajj receives Somali Hajj Mission". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ Luciana.Viegas. "New Ministry of Justice building provides major boost to rule of law in Somaliland". www.unodc.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Somaliland: Construction of UK Funded Justice Ministry Offices Commenced - Somaliland Sun". Somaliland Sun. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Criminal Justice Compendium for Somaliland - Somaliland Law" (PDF). January 3, 2016.
- ^ "UNPO: Somaliland: Diaspora Continues to Play Important Role". unpo.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "Somaliland:Ministry of Justice Presides over Graduation Ceremony for 25 Lawyer Interns - Somalilandpress.com". Somalilandpress.com. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "BREAKING Somaliland's new President names 32-Cabinet ministers". Horn Diplomat. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ^ "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.
