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Property Rights and Constitutional Safeguards in Sierra Leone:  The Legal Implications of Pratt v. Senessie  

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Introduction This article explores whether Theophilus Pratt & Another (hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs) v. Dr. Turad Senessie & Others (hereinafter referred to as defendants) (2024) SC. Misc. AppNo.7/2024 (unreported) is primarily about ownership rights (title declaration) or about constitutional protection of property rights (fundamental rights under Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution). It examines […]

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Case Report: Ruling on Recusal in The State v. Ikubolaji Nicol

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Supreme Court of Sierra Leone Judgment Delivered on 12th February 2025 Coram – Hon. Justice A.M. Bangura JSC (Presiding), Hon. Justice A.B. Halloway JSC, Hon. Justice M.M. Sesay JA Counsel – O.I. Kanu Esq., A.J.M. Bockarie Esq., A. Jalloh Esq. (Respondent/Applicant), R.S.V. Wright Esq., A.C. Thompson Esq. (Accused/Respondent) This appeal arose from an application filed by the

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Chag v Wanza (CIVAPP 57/24) Court of Appeal of Sierra Leone Judgment Delivered on 11th February 2025 Coram – Hon. Justice K. Kamanda (Chief Justice), Hon. Justice M.A. Stevens JA, Hon. Justice T. Barnett JA Counsel – J.M. Jengo Esq. (Appellant), P. Lambert Esq. (Respondent) This appeal arose from a judgment delivered by Hon. Justice

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Extradition Between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands Under the Extradition Act of 1974

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Introduction Extradition is a formal process by which one country requests and obtains the surrender of a suspected or convicted criminal from another country. It is a critical tool in international law enforcement, enabling states to cooperate in combating transnational crime. The extradition relationship between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands is governed by the Extradition

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REFORMING THE MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT IN SIERRA LEONE

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INTRODUCTION The legal framework governing the dissolution and annulment of marriages in Sierra Leone remains largely untouched since the enactment of the Matrimonial Causes Act in 1960. This statute, along with its associated Matrimonial Causes Rules (Chapters 102 and 7 of the Laws of Sierra Leone), continues to dictate the legal pathways for Christian and

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ILRAJ Condamne l’Expulsion Massive de Sierra-Léonais par la Guinée et les Représailles Ciblées Contre la Communauté Fullah en Sierra Leone

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE 17 Décembre 2024 L’Institut pour la Recherche Juridique et la Promotion de la Justice (ILRAJ) condamne fermement l’expulsion massive récente de Sierra-Léonais par les autorités guinéennes et les représailles menées par les forces de sécurité sierra-léonaises contre des individus, principalement issus de la communauté ethnique Fullah. Ces actions violent non seulement les

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ILRAJ Condemns Guinea’s Mass Expulsion of Sierra Leoneans and Sierra Leone’s Targeted Retaliation Against the Fullah Community

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17th December 2024 The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) strongly condemns the recent mass expulsion of Sierra Leoneans by Guinean authorities and the retaliatory actions taken by Sierra Leone’s security forces against individuals, predominantly from the Fullah ethnic group. These actions not only violate the fundamental rights guaranteed

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A Rebuttal of an ILRAJ article entitled: “TheChild Marriage Conundrum – Why Ban What Has Already Been Banned?

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By Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden OOR This piece is a rebuttal to afore-cited publication of April 20th 2024 by Basita Michael Esq. (Mrs.) and the well-respected Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ). In their publication, they attempt to lampoon the distinguished First Lady of Sierra Leone for what they erroneously termed as

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Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) Submits Position Paper on the Mediation Bill, 2023.

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Press Release For Immediate Release Press Release For Immediate Release Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) Submits Position Paper on the Mediation Bill, 2023, to the Law Reform Commission Freetown, 18 June 2024 – The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) is pleased to announce the submission of its comprehensive

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Pamela Davies vs Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone Law School

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The case of Pamela Davies v. Council of Legal Education revolves around the termination of the Plaintiff’s employment and whether the conditions of service for the administrative staff of the Sierra Leone Law School supersede the provisions of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001 (NASSIT Act).  Pamela Davies was appointed Assistant Director

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