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The Ministry

Ministry of Justice (MoJ), just like all other ministries and Government departments, exists by virtue of the general powers vested in the President of Malawi under sections 93 and 94 of the Constitution to appoint Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers who are responsible for running Government Departments.

The Ministry is an integral part of the Executive branch of the Government. Courts are an integral part of the judicial branch of the Government (the Judiciary) whereas Parliament forms the legislative branch of the Government.

Directorate of Public Prosecutions

The Directorate is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) who is appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the Public Appointments Committee of the National Assembly.

Drafting

Drafting Section is a department within the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and it has its offices at the Ministry’s Headquarters at Capital Hill in Lilongwe. It is headed by the Chief Legislative Counsel (CLC) who is appointed by the President.

Human Rights

The Human Rights Section in the Ministry of Justice was set up to coordinate human rights issues. The Section is responsible for state party reporting to United Nations treaty bodies and African Union human rights system.

Attorney General

Attorney General is the principal law officer of the government and is appointed by the President. The Attorney General may be a Minister responsible for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.