The MoJ is a ministerial department of the British Government headed by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP and supported by a team of ministers. We are an integral part of the wider justice system, see where we fit in:
The MoJ is a values-led organisation. Our values define who we are & what we stand for. They shape our expectations of ourselves and each other and influence our culture and the way we think and act. They send a clear message about what’s important to us as an organisation, what we are willing to support & what we will and will not tolerate. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in our society, protecting and advancing the principles of justice. Our shared values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together unite us.
Our shared values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together unite us.
The MoJ’s Outcome Delivery Plan for 2024/2025 clarifies our collective purpose and objectives so that we all understand how what we do every day fits into the bigger picture. The plan outlines three major outcomes for us to achieve together over the coming year, which are:
To be successful in our work to protect the public, reduce reoffending and provide swift access to justice, we need a talented workforce that reflects the society we serve. This means working together to make the MoJ a great place for everyone, not just now, but as we look to the future too.
That’s where our MoJ People Strategy comes in. It applies to everyone in the MoJ and sets out our ambition for what it will mean for people to work here along with what we are doing now to achieve it
Antonia Romeo became the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice on 18 January 2021. She is the Civil Service Head of the MoJ. The role of the Permanent Secretary has three key functions:
The Permanent Secretary chairs the Executive Committee (ExCo), which all Directors General attend. ExCo is responsible for the effective management of the Ministry of Justice, overseeing the Department’s overall performance and delivery against our mission and objectives.