This Unit is tasked with the continued transformation and operationalizing of the criminal justice sector, through collaborative improvements with respective stakeholders, by simultaneously addressing four (4) critical pillars; “Plant and Machinery, People, Processes and Laws”. The Criminal Justice Unit is responsible for spearheading ongoing criminal justice reform projects and performing the following key functions:

• Providing legal advice to the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs and other Government Departments regarding the Criminal Justice System and related matters;
• Reviewing and analysing the existing body of law relating to particular issues relevant to the Justice sector and making recommendations for continuous revisions and amendments to laws;
• Developing policies for justice reform and conducting consultations with key stakeholders;
• Developing mechanisms for the effective management, supervision and support of offenders from charge to completion of sentence and reintegration into society;
• Devising policies aimed at reducing re-offending;
• Preparing documents for submission to Cabinet and Parliament, including Cabinet Notes and Ministerial Responses to Parliamentary Committees;
• Representing the Ministry at local, regional and international levels;
• Promoting programmes designed to enhance public awareness of Justice initiatives;
• Performing key administrative functions and preparing periodic reports to the Permanent Secretary on the status of all Justice projects;
• Undertaking any other duties which the Honourable Attorney General, Minister or Permanent Secretary deems necessary for the Unit to conduct.