INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Justice is a statutory organ of Government, which is charged with the following functions:

a) The administration of Justice in Edo State, excluding the exercise of judicial powers
by the Court;

b) Rendering of legal advice to the Government and Government establishment;

c) Drafting of Executive Bills;

d) Revision of existing Laws;

e) Determination of Criminal and Civil Law Policy;

f) Representing Government in Civil and Criminal proceedings in court;

g) Administration of Estates and Public Trusts;

h) Law reporting;

i) Drafting of agreement s entered into by the Government of its agencies with private
individuals, firms, and companies.

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