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"Home ministry" redirects here. For the British government formed by the Earl of Home, see Douglas-Home ministry. For the United States department responsible for federal lands, see United States Department of the Interior. For the former government ministry of Japan, see Home Ministry. For related uses, see Interior minister.

A ministry of home affairs (also called a ministry of internal affairs or ministry of the interior) is a government department that is responsible for domestic policy, public security and law enforcement.

In some states, the ministry of home affairs is entrusted with the functions of ensuring national security, immigration issues and protecting places of detention.

Structurally, a ministry of home affairs is part of the highest bodies of executive power and reports directly to the head of government. In states with a federal structure, the ministry often has branches at the level of states or federal subjects.

Lists of current ministries of internal affairs

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