Justice Minister (Denmark)
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The Danish Minister for Justice (Danish: Justitsministeren) is the head of the Ministry of Justice and a cabinet member.
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Minister of Justice | |
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Justitsministeren | |
Ministry of Justice | |
Member of | Folketing |
Reports to | Prime Minister |
Appointer | Prime Minister |
Term length | Four years |
Formation | 22 March 1848; 176 years ago (1848-03-22) |
First holder | Carl Emil Bardenfleth |
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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