Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for legislation concerning the constitution and general administrative law, civil law, procedural law and criminal law. The Ministry also handles matters relating to migration and asylum policy.
In the international arena, the Ministry takes part in efforts to lay the groundwork for international cooperation against cross-border crime.
Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask is head of the Ministry. Tobias Billström is Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy. The Ministry is divided in 18 divisions.
Areas of responsibility
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Legislation and justice
Legislation, the judicial system, criminal matters, international judicial cooperation
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Migration and asylum policy
Issues concerning migration and asylum policy.
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Plain Language
Plain language litterature and organizations
