OUR MISSION
The Department of Justice's mission is to co-ordinate, support and monitor the functions of a number of areas in the justice sector within the Department of Justice's remit.
The main objectives of the Department of Justice are:
- to provide support and advice to the Ministry responsible for Justice on matters relating to justice affairs
- to provide support services to entities in the justice system;
- to compile and maintain an updated register of persons interested in serving as court experts;
- to process applications under statutory and non-statutory obligations;
- to co-ordinate on matters relating to support to victims of crime;
- to liaise with any commission, tribunal, department or other entity on matters relating to justice;
- to facilitate the appointment or re appointment of Chairpersons and Members on Boards and Tribunals related to the justice sector;
- to lead the implementation of local and EU projects and initiatives falling within the Department’s remit;
- to propose and embark on projects to improve the efficiency and the quality of the justice system
