Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

About Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (JD) is responsible for safeguarding the safety and legal security of citizens. Our area of responsibility is large, and our subject areas are often the subject of much attention. JD is an exciting workplace with a demanding societal mission. The tasks we are to solve are important for many people's everyday lives, and for Norway as a state governed by the rule of law. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security serves as the professional secretariat for the political leadership, as head of a number of agencies, and as an administrative body. We are organized into 9 departments and have approx. 400 employees.