Justice Minister (Denmark)

Minister of Justice
Justitsministeren
State Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Denmark
Incumbent Peter Hummelgaard Thomsen since 15 December 2022
Ministry of Justice
Member of	Folketing
Reports to	Prime Minister
Appointer	Prime Minister
Term length	Four years
Formation	22 March 1848; 176 years ago (1848-03-22)
First holder	Carl Emil Bardenfleth

The Danish Minister for Justice (Danish: Justitsministeren) is the head of the Ministry of Justice and a cabinet member.

As the head of the department, the minister is responsible for:

• The General judicial system including
  • The Police of Denmark
  • The Courts administration,
• the Danish Security and Intelligence Service