SECTION 17

Under the authority of a Unit Head, the Communication Unit shall be responsible for: - implementing Government’s communication strategy within the Ministry; - preparing and drafting special messages of the Minister; - collecting, keeping and analyzing newspaper articles and audiovisual documents for the Ministry; - studying articles relating to the penitentiary administration and the Judiciary published in the national and foreign press; - ensuring the permanent promotion of the Ministry’s image; - ensuring protocol and organizing ceremonies attended by the Minister, Minister Delegate or Secretary of State; - producing specialized programmes for the Ministry in the media; - organizing press conferences and other communication activities of the Minister, Minister Delegate Secretary of State; - drafting and publishing news reports and any other publications concerning the Ministry. (2) In addition to the Unit Head, the Communication Unit shall comprise two (2) Assistant Research Officers. SECTION V TRANSLATION UNIT