Ministry of Justice’s Annual Report Unveiled  

At the Government Information and Media Center’s press conference, Ministry of Justice officials revealed their annual performance report.

 

Following the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate, the ministry has implemented significant initiatives to combat administrative corruption, revise legislative documents, protect state assets, manage licenses, and offer legal services.

 

Officials disclosed that 101 legislative documents were drafted, with 95 currently undergoing Islamic jurisprudential assessments. Additionally, 184 legal consultations were provided to government bodies, opinions were given on 59 MoUs and agreements, and 50 procedures, regulations, and decrees from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate were formulated. Furthermore, 198 individuals graduated from legislative and advocacy internship programs.

 

To safeguard state-owned property, prevent land usurpation, and settle property disputes, the Emirate’s judiciary handled 7,928 cases concerning movable and immovable assets, including 23 residential plots, 25 shops, 2 high-rise buildings, 1 clinic, and 2 inns. Out of a total exceeding 1,027 million AFN in administrative and commercial sectors, over 1,016 million AFN were deposited into the state treasury following final court rulings. Additionally, more than 10.5 million AFN were awarded in favor of the Emirate, with over 234,000 US dollars deposited into the state treasury based on court decisions.

 

Officials outlined that within the previous year, 3,672 business transaction licenses and 220 union and charitable foundation licenses were renewed, alongside inspections of 5,322 business transaction offices and 401 union and charitable foundation offices.

 

The ministry highlighted that over 110,000 individuals received essential legal education, 1,900 individuals obtained legal aid, 1,830 individuals received legal guidance, and 577 suspects were acquitted through court orders.

 

Moreover, the ministry officials conveyed that 1,590 defense lawyer licenses were renewed, 4,275 criminal, informational, and tax balance forms were distributed to defense lawyers, 260 petitions and complaints from defense lawyers and clients were addressed, and 774 law firms were scrutinized.