Ministry of Justice (Eswatini) explained

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Eswatini oversees the administration of justice through the various courts. The ministry has responsibilities such as the following:^[1]

• Coordinating, advising on, providing support and implementation of policies that will support the administration of law and justice as well as constitutional governance
• Aiding in the development and enactment of appropriate legislation
• Drafting, revising, and reforming the laws of Swaziland and any related legal documents
• Advising the federal government and its allies on legal matters
• Overseeing the training of lawyers
• Promoting and protecting human rights, as well as prevent societal corruption
• Providing safe custody of inmates and offering rehabilitation services

List of ministers (Post-1968 upon achieving independence)

• Polycarp Dlamini^[2] (1972-1983)
• David Matse^[3] (1984-1987)
• Reginald Dhladhla^[4] (1988-1990)
• Amos Zonke Khumalo^[5] (1991-1993)
• Maweni Simelane^{[6] [7] [8]} (1994-2003)
• Magwagwa Mduli (2003)
• David Dlamini (2004-2009)
• Ndumiso Mamba (2009-2011)
• Mgwagwa Gamedze (2011-2013)
• Sibusiso Shongwe (2013-2015)
• Edgar Hillary (2015–2018)
• Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu (2018-present)

See also

• Justice ministry
• Politics of Eswatini

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ministry of Justice. www.gov.sz. 2018-07-12.
2. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1972:Feb.-Mar... HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
3. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan-Jun 1985.. HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
4. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1989.. HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
5. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1991.. HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
6. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1994:Jan.-Mar... HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
7. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. Jan-Apr 1995.. HathiTrust. en. 2018-07-12.
8. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. https://web.archive.org/web/20070930165200/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/. dead. September 30, 2007. www.cia.gov. en. 2018-07-12.