Minister of State for Justice
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| Minister of State for Justice | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Nominator | Matthew Jones |
| Appointer | Geoffrey VII |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 13 March 2000[1] |
| Salary | £5,918[2] (7th) |
The Minister of State for Justice is a member of the cabinet in charge of the Ministry of Justice. The current Minister is the Rt Hon Trevor Banks.
Functions and powers
As a member of the Cabinet of New Ingerland, the Minister is empowered to oversee the Ministry and it's allied executive agencies. The office is considered to be a senior portfolio within the Cabinet, and carries responsibilities for matters relating to New Ingerland's judicial system, prisons, customs, and excise duties.
List of Ministers of State for Justice
| # | Name (Birth–Death) Electoral district |
Party affiliation | In office | Duration | Prime Minister | Cabinet ministries | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Thorpe (born 4 May 1951) Senator by appointment |
Democratic Party | 13 March 2000 – 15 March 2004 | 4 years, 2 days | Bill Howlett | 53rd | ||
| 2 | Ritchie Hayes (born 6 May 1948) MHA for Kendall |
National Party | 15 March 2004 – 13 March 2012 | 7 years, 11 months, 27 days | Jim Goodwin | 54th; 55th | ||
| 3 | Trevor Banks (born 22 September 1963) MHA for Taurangohipata |
Democratic Party | 13 March 2012 – 16 March 2016 | 4 years and 3 days | Matthew Jones | 56th | ||
| 4 | Chris Knox (born 11 May 1965) Senator by appointment |
Democratic Party | 16 March 2016 – Present | Incumbent | 57th | |||
References and notes
- ↑ The Administrative Arrangements Order (No. 1) 2000, was the Administrative Arrangements Order that established the Ministry of Justice and the office of Minister of State.
- ↑ The salary of the Minister of State for Justice is derived from his position as a member of Parliament and as a holder of a ministerial office. As of the opening of the 56th Parliament, all Senators and MHAs receive a salary of £1,170, plus a £47 per sitting day (not including a per diem amount for expenses). In addition, the Minister of State for Justice receives an additional salary of £918.