National Minister for Justice

The National Minister for Justice is the head of the Orion Ministry of Justice and is the country's top law enforcement official. The National Minister is selected from members of the National Assembly by the Chancellor of Orion to serve in her government. The National Minister for Justice is considered a highly-desirable and extremely powerful position within the government, and several National Ministers have subsequently been elected Chancellor.

Prior to the adoption of the Third Constitution, the National Secretary for Justice encompassed most of the same duties as the National Minister.

Powers of the Minister

 * The National Minister supervises the National Agency for Investigations (Nafi), and may temporarily suspend the Director if she suspects misconduct.
 * The National Minister supervises the provincial ministries for justice, and, like all other national ministers, sets force policies and procedures governing the administration of justice.
 * The National Minister appoints the National Solicitor, and supervises her office's handling of litigation. However, in practice, the Chancellor selects the National Solicitor.
 * The National Minister supervises the National Prison System, the National Rights and Liberties Commission, and the National Immigration Service.
 * The National Minister advises the Chancellor on appointments to the National Court System.