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Minister of Justice (Japan)
Japanese executive position From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Minister of Justice (法務大臣, Hōmu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Justice. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
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The current minister is Keisuke Suzuki, who took office on 11 November 2024.
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Organization and authority
On 1 August 1952, the Attorney General's Office became the Ministry of Justice, headed by a Minister of Justice rather than an attorney general.[1]
By law, the Minister of Justice is authorized to order executions of any inmate on death row at anytime, making the position highly influential. The Minister is also authorized to deport or grant any foreigner residential or permanent visas.
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1952–2000
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2001–present
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