The Department of Legal Affairs and Agreements serves as the Ministry’s legal nerve center, responsible for the development, review, and harmonization of national legislation and international agreements. Their domain encompasses drafting and analyzing laws, regulations, and treaties, providing expert legal advice, and facilitating translation services for legal documents. Additionally, the department plays a crucial role in training personnel on legal procedures and managing the complex world of agreements reached at the parliamentary level

Mandate:

• Legislative Development and Review: Craft comprehensive legal instruments, revise existing legislation, and ensure consistency with national and international legal frameworks.
• Legal Harmonization: Resolve discrepancies within Somali laws and agreements, fostering a unified and coherent legal system.
• Expert Legal Advice: Provide insightful legal counsel to Ministry departments, guiding them through the intricacies of legal interpretation and application.
• International Agreements Management: Oversee treaties, agreements, and conventions with foreign nations, ensuring efficient management and adherence.
• Legal Document Translation: Bridge language barriers by translating legal documents into Somali and other relevant languages.
• Legal Training and Capacity Building: Foster a culture of legal expertise within the Ministry by providing training on legal procedures and document preparation for other government agencies.