Beatrice Ask
Swedish Minister for Justice
Born
April 20th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as a member of the Swedish Parliament from 1991 to 2014. Held the position of Minister for Justice from 2006 to 2014 in the government led by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. Played a significant role in various legal reforms and policies during tenure, focusing on justice system improvements and crime prevention initiatives.
Served as Minister for Justice from 2006 to 2014
Member of the Swedish Parliament from 1991 to 2014
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