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Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Justice

The position of Minster for Justice was created in 1999. The Minister had responsibility for justice issues, including some of the roles and functions of the former Scottish Office Minister of State for Home Affairs that existed prior to 1999. Following the 2007 election the position was renamed Cabinet Secretary for Justice. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003.

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