Constitution of sierra leone 1991, as amended to 20. The government of sierra leone under the leadership of his excellency the president, dr. In the buildup to its civil conflict 19922002, political analysts maintain that late president joseph saidu momoh commissioned the formulation of the 1991 constitution. Constitution in sierra leone commonwealth governance. Sierra leones 1991 constitution recognized separation of powers with provisions for oversight and institutional accountability. The national constitution of sierra leone, 1991 act no. This app of the constitution includes all amendments, up to and including the 17th amendment to the constitution. February 16, 2016the crc has published an abridged version of its first draft report containing proposals for an amendment of the constitution of sierra leone act no 6 of 1991. In kambia, constituency 062 nominates kandeh yumkella for member of parliament. Government printing department, 1978 buffalo, new york. Apc constitution sierra leone news, this is sierra leone.
Mar 29, 2020 download the constitution of sierra leone book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The constitution signaled an end to oneparty rule and ushered in a new political dispensation of multiparty democracy. Seek to amend the constitution to require local governments to publish their meeting minutes, service performance data and items of spending over n10m. The 1971 constitution allowed for a ceremonial president. The president appoints a cabinet, together with a government, with the approval of the legislature the house of representatives. Government in sierra leone commonwealth of nations. The history subfield includes the dates of previous constitutions and the main steps and dates in formulating and implementing the latest constitution.
For countries with previous constitutions, the years are listed. Sierra s leone constitution outlines basic concepts such as the structure and functions of the branches of government and its various members. Download the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The constitution of sierra leone pdf book manual free.
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This is parliament of the republic sierra leone mobile app to showcase and disseminates information about the core functions of parliament activity which are representation, law making, oversight of the executives and budget scrutiny and allocation as delineated in. Sierra leone currently operates on the basis of the 1991 constitution. In 2010, the sierra leonean government issued a policy document calling for, among other measures, the revision of the 1991 constitution so as to reflect the policy of decentralisation by devolution. The constitution of sierra leone, 1991 pdf book manual. The government and people of sierra leone continue to make. Law on police use of force in sierra leone the law on. Being an act to amend the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 so as to grant to the anticorruption commission the power to prosecute offences involving corruption. Sierra leones constitution of 1991, reinstated in 1996. The government of sierra leone is the governing authority of the republic of sierra leone, as established by the sierra leone constitution. Constitution of the republic of sierra leone 1991 table of. In addition, chapters are dedicated to defining the fundamental rights of its citizens, discussing the composition of the armed forces, territorial provisions, and the laws of the country. The seat of government of sierra leone is in the capital freetown the government of sierra leone takes place in a framework of darcieof a presidential. In its original form, the constitution has fourteen 14 chapters and one hundred and ninetytwo 192 sections.
A referendum on a new constitution was held in sierra leone in august 1991. Constitution of sierra leone, 1978, original text published. Sierra leones constitution of 1996 with amendments. Sierra leones constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2008. Download the constitution of sierra leone book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Voting was held over four days 23, 26, 28 and 30 august. The constitution of sierra leone, 1991 sierra leone, government of on. Chapter one is titled the republic of sierra leone with three 3 sections. The report has attempted to respond the issues highlighted in the guidelines for the. The constitution of sierra leone does not expressly enumerate the powers and functions of the president, but simply provides, in s 531, that the executive power in sierra leone shall vest in the president. The wind that exposes the chickens nakedness, blows from the back. The seat of government of sierra leone is in the capital freetown. The commission submitted its report in 2008 known as the peter tucker report, and recommended that certain aspects of the constitution of sierra leone 1991 the 1991 constitution should be amended.
The laws of sierra leone on the sierra leone web the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 being an act to make provision for a new constitution of sierra leone, and for connected purposes 1 october, 1991 be it enacted by the president and members of parliament in this present parliament assembled, as. Gargano on march 7, 2018 sierra leone held presidential elections. Law making, oversight of the executives and budget scrutiny and allocation as delineated in the 1991 constitution of sierra leone. The constitution of sierra leone amendment act, 2008. The constitution of sierra leone is the basic law governing sierra leone. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of south africa the supreme law of the republic of south africa.
Under the 1995 constitution sierra leone is a republic with an executive president, a multiparty democracy and a unicameral parliament. The united states sierra leonean association ussla constitution preamble the united states sierra leonean association, inc. Sierra leones constitution of 1991, reinstated in 1996, with. The independence constitution was abrogated during the series of military coups which followed. The republic of sierra leone shall be a state based on the principles of freedom, democracy and justice. Sierras leone constitution outlines basic concepts such as the structure and functions of the branches of government and its various members. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Our constitution united states sierra leonean association. South africa constitution 1996 for android apk download. Public office means an office in the public service, the emoluments attaching to which are paid directly from the consolidated fund or directly out of monies provided by parliament. It does not, though, regulate the use of force by the sierra leone police force beyond the provision in section 162 cited above. The 1991 constitution of sierra leone has no provision for the definition of citizenship but the word citizen is mentioned in various sections throughout that constitution. Enacted by the president and members of parliament in this present parliament assembled.
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Mar 29, 2020 download the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box. The constitution also established the police force of sierra leone, the head of which shall be the inspectorgeneral of police. The slig expects and promotes the highest professional and ethical standards of its members, having regard for the wellbeing of the community, the natural environment and the reputation of the institution. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, is the current constitution that forms the. However, the constitution was endorsed three months after the civil war broke out. Where the constitution referred to the requirement that a candidate for speaker be qualified to be appointed judges of the superior court of judicature, that meant that the person must have had at least ten years of experience as.
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