Patrialis Akbar
| Patrialis Akbar | |
|---|---|
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| Akbar in 2010 | |
| 27th Minister of Justice and Human Rights of Indonesia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 22, 2009 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Andi Mattalatta |
| Succeeded by | Amir Syamsuddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1958 Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesia |
| Religion | Islam |
Patrialis Akbar (born October 31, 1958) is an Indonesian lawyer and politician from Padang, West Sumatra. He is part of the Second United Indonesia Cabinet and has served as Minister of Justice and Human Rights in Indonesia since October 22, 2009. He obtained a law degree from the Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta and then had a career as an advocate.[1]