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NOTICE OF EARLY CLOSURE ON THE 10 DECEMBER 2025

Please be advised that the Department of Justice will be closed on
10 December 2025 from 12:15 PM onwards due to a Corporate Event.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention.

Welcome

The Department of Justice was set up towards the end of 2014 by means of Legal Notice 402.14.

The functions of the Department are those of co-ordinating, supporting and monitoring those areas in the justice sector which do not fall under the remit of the Court Services Agency but which however pertain to the administration of justice, thereby enabling the Court Services Agency to focus more on Court management and judicial proceedings. 

important information

The Department of Justice consists of four sections:

  • legal affairs and justice section
  • support services section
  • information technology section and
  • criminal records and conducts office

The Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board (DORB) can refer cases to the Courts of Magistrates. It operates in conjunction with the judicial system to ensure that drug offenders receive appropriate rehabilitation while maintaining legal oversight and enforcement.

  •  The DORB can make recommendations to the Courts of Magistrates regarding the rehabilitation of drug offenders. This includes suggesting suitable rehabilitation programmes and measures based on the offender’s assessment.
  •  The Courts of Magistrates retain oversight of the legal proceedings and can incorporate the DORB’s recommendations into its rulings. This ensures that the offender’s rehabilitation is legally sanctioned and monitored.
  •  If an offender fails to comply with the rehabilitation measures recommended by the DORB and endorsed by the Court, the DORB can refer the case again to the Courts of Magistrates for any action in may deem necessary in accordance with the law. This may include any adjustments as deemed necessary as to the rehabilitation plan or the imposition of penalties and/or additional penalties.
  •  The DORB collaborates with the Courts of Magistrates by providing regular reports on the offender’s progress in rehabilitation. This enables the Court to make informed decisions regarding the continuation and/or modification of the offender’s rehabilitation programme.

This collaborative framework ensures that drug offenders receive the support they need for rehabilitation while maintaining accountability through the judicial system.

The Department
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