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Tasks of the Federal Ministry of Justice

The Federal Ministry of Justice has lead responsibility within the Federal Government for regulation in the more "traditional" areas of law that are often directly related to people’s everyday lives. These include civil law, commercial and economic law, criminal law and procedural law.

Directorates‑general, directorates and divisions

The Ministry started work in 1949 with approximately 80 members of staff. Today, the Ministry has more than 925 staff members (as of September 2024). The Ministry is structured into directorates‑general responsible for specific areas of law (DGs I to IV), directorates‑general with more overarching competences (D and R), as well as directorates‑general for administration and for political coordination. A brief overview of the different directorates‑general is provided below.

Article , July 10, 2023

The Ministry's remit

The remit of the Federal Ministry of Justice includes three of the total of five federal courts as well as other authorities and institutions. These support the Ministry’s work within their area of expertise.

Article , April 6, 2023

Organisation Chart
(Information correct as of 1 September 2024)

Federal Ministry of Justice

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