Ministry of Justice (Vietnam)

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ, Vietnamese: Bộ Tư pháp) is a government ministry in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The MOJ is a cabinet-level agency responsible for the state management of legal and judicial affairs, including the drafting of laws, the inspection of legal documents, and the oversight of legal dissemination and education. It manages critical administrative functions such as civil status registration, nationality records, and the issuance of judicial certificates, while also regulating professional legal services like notarization, legal aid, and the licensing of lawyers. Furthermore, the Ministry is tasked with the enforcement of civil judgments and represents the Vietnamese government in international legal cooperation and mutual legal assistance, all under the direct leadership of a Minister who reports to the Prime Minister and the National Assembly.