The duties of the Ministry of Justice are determined in a government decree. Some of

the duties are performed by the agencies and public bodies in the Ministry’s

administrative branch. Duties can include:

• Courts, court proceedings and judicial division

• Legal aid and general bar association

• Financial and debt counseling

• General interest representation

• Prosecution service

• Enforcement service and supervision of the management of bankruptcy estates

• Enforcement of fines, community sanctions, and sentences of imprisonment

• The general planning of crime prevention and other criminal policy

• Improving the position of crime victims, if the issue is not covered by the

mandate of the other ministries

• Criminal records and other legal registers

• Issues relating to pardons

• International legal matters not covered by the mandate of the other ministries

• National elections, municipal elections, and referendums, as well as the

promotion of civic engagement

• Party register and inspection of the parties' accounting and use of funds

• Accident investigation

• Equality and promoting good ethnic relations.

The Ministry of Justice will always work towards a safe and just Biafra, ensuring the

rights of all Biafrians are upheld.