Dep. of Judiciary Affairs

Who We Are

The Judiciary Affairs Department strengthens the link between the Ministry and judicial institutions. It supports judicial administration reforms, legal aid, attestation services, alternative dispute resolution, and the regulation of legal professionals.

Department Mandate

The Judiciary Affairs Department facilitates coordination between the Ministry and the judicial institutions and supports the development of judicial administration, legal professional services, and access to justice mechanisms.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination and communication between the Ministry and judicial institutions.
• Support judicial administration reforms and capacity-building initiatives.
• Establish and manage legal aid systems to ensure access to justice for disadvantaged populations.
• Regulate and support legal professionals, including advocates, notaries, and paralegals.
• Develop standards, codes of conduct, and regulatory frameworks for legal services.
• Promote and institutionalize alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.
• Provide attestation, authentication, and certification of legal documents.
• Support the expansion and improvement of justice service delivery systems.

Internal Structure

This department comprises the following sections:

• Judiciary Coordination Section

  Strengthens coordination and communication between the Ministry and judicial institutions, supporting judicial administration, policy alignment, and the implementation of justice sector reforms.

• Legal Professional Affairs Section

  Regulates and supports legal professionals by developing standards, laws and policies, enforcing codes of conduct, and promoting professional development and accountability.

• Legal Aid Section

  Establishes and administers legal aid systems to expand access to justice for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, ensuring availability of legal representation and advisory services.

• Attestation Section

  Provides attestation, authentication, and certification of legal documents in accordance with applicable laws, ensuring the validity, reliability, and official recognition of legal instruments.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section

  Develops, promotes, and institutionalizes alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration, to enhance efficient dispute settlement and reduce reliance on formal courts.

• Public Notary Section

  Oversees and regulates notarial services, ensuring proper execution, registration, and authentication of legal documents, while maintaining standards of integrity, accuracy, and compliance with notarial laws and procedures.

Leadership

• Director: [Position Holder]
• Deputy Director: [Position Holder]

Reporting Line

This department reports to the Director General of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Jubaland (MOJCA).