Ministry of Justice
Loading your saved state.
Ministry of Justice
The highest government authority (ministry) of a country or federal state that is responsible for the justice system, legislation, and court administration.
Das Justizministerium hat einen neuen Gesetzesentwurf zur Digitalisierung der Verwaltung vorgelegt.
The Ministry of Justice has presented a new draft law on the digitalization of administration.
The word is composed of 'die Justiz' (justice/the judiciary) and 'das Ministerium' (ministry). The 's' in between is a linking -s, which connects the two parts and makes pronunciation easier. It literally means 'Ministry for Justice'.
Das Bundesministerium der Justiz hat seinen Sitz in Berlin.
The Federal Ministry of Justice is based in Berlin.
In news reports and official texts, 'Justizministerium' (Ministry of Justice) is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases include 'das Justizministerium legt einen Gesetzentwurf vor' (the Ministry of Justice presents a draft law), 'kündigt eine Reform an' (announces a reform), or 'wird von jemandem geleitet' (is headed by someone).
Das Justizministerium kündigte eine Untersuchung der Vorfälle an.
The Ministry of Justice announced an investigation into the incidents.
This word belongs to formal language and is used mainly in politics, law, and the news. It is rarely used in normal everyday life.
Die Pressekonferenz des Justizministeriums wird live im Fernsehen übertragen.
The Ministry of Justice's press conference will be broadcast live on television.
Interior Ministry
'das Innenministerium' and 'das Justizministerium' are both ministries and are part of the government. They can be confused because both have to do with the state, security, and rules. The important difference lies in their responsibilities: the Interior Ministry is mainly responsible for internal security, the police, and administration. The Ministry of Justice fits when it is about courts, laws, and the justice system. As a simple guide: police and security are more 'Innenministerium'; courts and law are more 'Justizministerium'.
Das Justizministerium plant eine Änderung im Strafrecht.
The Ministry of Justice is planning a change to criminal law.
Das Innenministerium informiert die Öffentlichkeit nach dem großen Polizeieinsatz.
The Interior Ministry informs the public after the large police operation.