Interior ministry

"Home ministry" redirects here. For the British government formed by the Earl of Home, see Douglas-Home ministry. For the United States department responsible for federal lands, see United States Department of the Interior. For the former government ministry of Japan, see Home Ministry. For related uses, see Interior minister.

An interior ministry or ministry of the interior (also called ministry of home affairs or ministry of internal affairs) is a government department that is responsible for domestic policy, public security and law enforcement.

In some states, the interior ministry is entrusted with the functions of ensuring national security, immigration issues and protecting places of detention.

Structurally, an interior ministry is part of the highest bodies of executive power and reports directly to the head of government. In states with a federal structure, the ministry often has branches at the level of states or federal subjects.

Lists of current interior ministries

Named "ministry"

Named "department"

Other names

  • Federal Public Service Interior (Belgium)
  • Public Safety Canada
  • Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (European Union)
  • Security Bureau (Hong Kong)
  • Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (Hong Kong)
  • Secretariat of the Interior (Mexico)
  • Secretariat of State for Security (Spain)
  • Home Office (United Kingdom)

Historical

Named "ministry"

Named "department"

  • Department of Home Affairs (1901–1916) (Australia)
  • Department of Home Affairs (1928–1932) (Australia)
  • Department of Home Affairs (1977–1980) (Australia)
  • Department of Home Affairs and Environment (Australia)
  • Department of Home and Territories (Australia)
  • Department of Home Security (Australia)
  • Department of the Interior (1932–1939) (Australia)
  • Department of the Interior (1939–1972) (Australia)

See also

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