The Office of the Minister operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice, deriving its mandate from the constitutional responsibilities outlined for Cabinet members.

As the political head of the Ministry, the Minister is entrusted with setting the strategic direction, overseeing operations, and representing the Ministry in public and political spheres.

Working in close collaboration with civil servants and officials, the Minister ensures the effective implementation of government policies and initiatives, ultimately advancing the administration of justice within the nation.

The Office of the Minister, in accordance with Article 40, fulfills a multitude of functions vital to the governance and progress of the nation:

Development: Engages in comprehensive research, stakeholder consultations, and proposal drafting to formulate and shape policies within the justice portfolio.

Implementation: Ensures the effective and efficient execution of approved policies, overseeing their implementation to achieve desired outcomes.

Legislative Agenda: Takes an active role in driving the government's legislative agenda by introducing bills in parliament and advocating for their enactment.

Public Relations: Serves as the public face of the Ministry, communicating government priorities, addressing media inquiries, and engaging with stakeholders and the public.

Interdepartmental Coordination: Works closely with other government entities such as the Office of the Judiciary, Office of the Ombudsman, Office of the Prosecutor General, Office of the Attorney General, and other Ministries to coordinate policy initiatives and align with broader government objectives.

Advice to the Government: Provides expert advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on matters within the justice portfolio, leveraging knowledge and expertise to inform decision-making.

Appointment Powers: Exercises powers to appoint officials to various government offices, crucial for the efficient functioning of the government machinery.

Honourable Yvonne Dausab, a distinguished legal practitioner and academician, assumed office as Minister of Justice on March 21, 2020. Holding a BA (Law), LLB from the University of the Western Cape and an LLM from the University of Pretoria, she boasts a wealth of legal expertise.

Admitted to the High Court of Namibia since 2000 and a Notary Public since 2015, her credentials underscore her commitment to the legal profession. Her illustrious career includes serving as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Namibia and a lecturer for seven years.

Recognized for her unwavering dedication to human rights, she has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Vera Chirwa Human Rights Award in 2022 and the Law Society of Namibia's Human Rights Excellence Award in 2012.

With a profound interest in areas such as access to justice, disability rights, children’s rights, and constitutional law, her scholarly contributions have enriched legal discourse, notably in publications such as "Transformative Constitutionalism in the Apex Court of Namibia" and "International law vis-à-vis municipal law: An appraisal of Article 144 of the Namibian Constitution."

Ms. Fazilla M. Bock Kakombo

PA to the Minister

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