MoJ
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Ministry of Justice |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
MoJ stands for Ministry of Justice, a UK government abbreviation.
Runs the courts, prisons and probation system in England and Wales and sets sentencing and legal aid policy. It is led by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
Example: The MoJ announced emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding.
Usage notes
Created in 2007 from the Department for Constitutional Affairs and Home Office responsibilities for prisons and probation. Its agencies include HM Courts and Tribunals Service and HM Prison and Probation Service. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate justice systems.
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