Department of Justice and Border Control
The Department of Justice and
Border Control consist of 17 sections which aim to maintain a
modern, well-intergrated and transparent work culture, with the
ultimate objective of ensuring access to justice for all and
providing a vigorous border security system.
Our Motto
Serving the Republic with care and
pride
Vision
Statement
We will apply our country's laws
with fairness, justice and transparency. We will without fear or
favour, provide accurate and timely legal advice, litigation and
law and justice information to the Government and people of Naoero.
We will also protect the Republic from illegal immigration, serious
fraud and from pests and diseases.
Mission
Statement
DJBC is committed to the highest
standards of ethical behaviour, excellence and professionalism in
the delivery of legal services to its clients, users and
counterparts. Underpinned by international laws and Conventions and
respect for the rule of law, Naoero's legal system ensures a
secure, stable and peaceful community.
The Department of Justice and
Border Control has its own separate, comprehensive website, which
is updated separately. The website of the Department of Justice and
Border Control, accessible through the link provided below, will
ensure that accurate information is provided and made accessible
through a single website.
The Office of the Secretary for Justice and Border Control (JBC
Secretariat) as the main office is the engine room of the whole
Department. This is where:
the instructions, decisions, recommendations ...
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For a long time, the Office of the Solicitor General comprised
mainly of the Solicitor General, a Pleader and a clerk. With its
limited capacity, the Office often needed to engage lawyers working
in ...
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The Secretariat section consists of the following offices.
The below offices report to the Solicitor General who reports
directly to the Secretary for Justice on a daily basis.
A significant and new ...
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The Prosecutions office comprises the Director of Public
Prosecution, the Prosecutor and the Prosecution Clerk. The office
is managed by the Director of Public Prosecutions who reports to
the Secretary ...
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The RPC Administration section is composed of a Visa Manager and
Visa Assistant. The section is responsible for the regular and
timely issuance of visas for persons transferred from Australia to
Nauru ...
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IMMIGRATION & PASSPORT SECTION
The head of this Nauru Immigration and Passport section is the
Principal Immigration Officer (PIO) who reports directly to the
office of the Secretary for ...
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The Quarantine section deals with inspections of aircraft and
ships in regards to any imported goods and materials for
fumigation. It must ensure that aircraft and ships are disinfected
and are closely ...
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The Correctional Services, which commenced operation within the
Department for Justice in 2009, is managed by the Chief
Correctional Officer. It is responsible for management of the
prison, enforcement ...
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Summary:
On 28 June 2011 Nauru acceded to the Convention Relating to the
Status of Refugees done at Geneva on 28 July 1951 and the Protocol
Relating to the Status of Refugees done at New York ...
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The Office of the Legislative Drafter is primarily tasked with
the following:
drafting legislation;
drafting standard policies and procedures;
publishing and revising laws; and
implementing government ...
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The Office of the Curator is the custodian and distributor of
the estates of persons who die intestate. The Office is responsible
for:
writing to employers of deceased persons for all monies such ...
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During the 2020 to 2021 reporting period, the Registration and
Licencing Division (R.LD.) have worked tirelessly to execute their
objectives mandated under the Business Names Registration Act 2018
and ...
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The Corporations, Partnerships, Associations and Trusts
Registration Division was established under Section 11A of the
Public Service Act 2016 on 14th May 2021 as per Gazette No.
333/2021. Evidently, ...
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Since 2019, the Department has made tremendous efforts to
establish a favourable environment for the creation and protection
of intellectual property rights and strengthening of the
administration of ...
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Citizenship Subdivision
Citizenship application has become a streamlined process since
the Naoero Citizenship Act 2017 was introduced. However, it was not
always the case. The obvious change ...
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
continues to perform its role under its mandate, pursuant to
Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1972 which is generally to
represent the ...
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The DJBC initiated a policy in order to satisfy Article 10(3)(e)
of the Constitution, where accused persons have the right to be
legally represented in court. As a result, free legal services are
now ...
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One of the key mandates of the Office of the Human Rights (the
Office) is to coordinate and assist human rights treaty reporting
as well as Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reporting that identify
the ...
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Completed Training and Technical Assistance
(TA&A) virtually. This training is an annual event
...
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The Quarantine Division (the Division) (formerly known as the
'Quarantine') is the Division that is responsible for protecting
Nauru borders from the entry and spread as well as multiplication
of pests ...
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The Dog Management and Control Unit was established on 14 May
2021 [refer Gazette Notice dated 24 May 2021]. Although the Dog
Management and Control Act 2017 has been in existence for 4
years, ...
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The Nauru Correctional Services is responsible for providing,
safe, secure, and humane custodial services, consistent with the
international standards' humane rights and cultural values, for any
person ...
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The Immigration Division is a vital front line agent in
protecting our sovereign borders especially during this exceptional
circumstance of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict safety protocols are
adamantly ...
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The issue of a travel document is a central subject under the
Passports Act 2011. The Division ensures that travel
document services are delivered to citizens in a timely,
transparent, accessible and ...
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Follow this page to get updates on JBC events.
For more information, reach out to the JBC
Secreteriat.
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