Ministry of Justice (Somaliland) explained

Agency Name:	Republic of Somaliland Ministry of Justice
Type:	Ministry
Nativename:	Wasaarada Caddaalada
Jurisdiction:	Somaliland
Minister1 Name:	Mustafe Mohamoud Ali
Minister1 Pfo:	Minister

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

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)

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

• Justice ministry
• Politics of Somaliland

Notes and References

1. Web site: THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN SOMALILAND: Workshop Report. April 2002.
2. Web site: The State of the Judiciary in Somaliland. June 2016. Horizon Institute.
3. Web site: Research Guide to the Somaliland Legal System - GlobaLex. www.nyulawglobal.org. en. 2018-07-20.
4. Web site: 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. 22 January 2020. so. 7 December 2019.
5. News: Prison Health Coordinator » Connecting Diaspora for Development. Connecting Diaspora for Development. 2018-07-20. en-US.
6. Web site: UNICEF Somalia - Feature stories - Somaliland launches new Juvenile law. www.unicef.org. 2018-07-20.
7. News: Somaliland authorities order 24 Somali journalists to leave - Human Rights House Foundation. 2007-12-05. Human Rights House Foundation. 2018-07-20. en-US.
8. Book: "Hostages to Peace": Threats to Human Rights and Democracy in Somaliland. Albin-Lackey. Chris. (Organization). Human Rights Watch. 2009. Human Rights Watch. 9781564325136. en.
9. News: Somalia : Release of the last Sool and Sanag conflict related detainees. ReliefWeb. 2018-07-20. en.
10. News: UNODC open Somaliland's first prison in 50 years to further tackle piracy scourge. ReliefWeb. 2018-07-20. en.
11. Web site: Judiciary strengthened as first batch of judges graduate from legal training. UNDP in Somalia. en. 2018-07-20.
12. Web site: BBC Somali - Warar - Dowladda Soomaaliya oo lagu dhawaaqay. so. 2018-07-20.
13. Web site: Minister of Hajj receives Somali Hajj Mission. www.hiiraan.com. en-US. 2018-07-20.
14. Web site: New Ministry of Justice building provides major boost to rule of law in Somaliland. Luciana.Viegas. www.unodc.org. 2018-07-20.
15. News: Somaliland: Construction of UK Funded Justice Ministry Offices Commenced - Somaliland Sun. 2012-12-05. Somaliland Sun. 2018-07-20. en-US.
16. Web site: Criminal Justice Compendium for Somaliland - Somaliland Law. January 3, 2016.
17. Web site: UNPO: Somaliland: Diaspora Continues to Play Important Role. unpo.org. en. 2018-07-20.
18. News: Somaliland:Ministry of Justice Presides over Graduation Ceremony for 25 Lawyer Interns - Somalilandpress.com. 2016-05-02. Somalilandpress.com. 2018-07-20. en-US.
19. News: Somaliland: Justice Ministry Announces The Release Of 7 Convicted Pirates On Parole — Somali Commentator. Dalha. Gulaid. 2017-04-04. Somali Commentator. 2018-07-20. en-US.
20. News: BREAKING Somaliland's new President names 32-Cabinet ministers. 2017-12-14. Horn Diplomat. 2018-07-20. en-US.
21. Web site: 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. 22 January 2020. so. 7 December 2019.