The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia is empowered to carry out the following functions:

•  To implement the Constitution and to actively preserve the constitutional rights of all citizens in Somalia.
• To ensure all public stakeholders and all Somali citizens are aware of the Constitution, and put it into practice.
• To increase efficient and effective justice service delivery to the clients.
• To strengthen coordination, transparency and inclusiveness with all stakeholders.
• To represent the government in civil suits for and against the government.
• To carry out legal advisory services such as perusal and clearance of contracts and treaties.
• To draft the necessary bills and statutory instruments.
• To regulate the legal profession and legal education in Somalia.