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 […]
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
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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The recent launch of a four-day Prison Court exercise by the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, aimed at fast-tracking stalled cases within our criminal justice system, is a commendable effort. Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice N. C. Browne-Marke, has assigned eight judges (all men) to ten different locations across the country to review cases of inmates
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Introduction Proxies are instruments executed by voting members of a company in favor of another person, enabling that person to exercise the member’s voting rights. Any member of a company who is entitled to attend and vote at meetings of the company may appoint another person, whether a member or not, as his proxy to
On Friday, Sierra Leone’s First Lady tweeted, “Today I convened a critical High-Level Consultative Meeting, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel to focus on the proposed Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill, a vital step to protect children’s rights and well-being in the country. I passionately emphasized the urgency and importance of enacting legislation to
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By GIBRIL K. THOLLEY, ESQ The new Employment Act, 2023, which came into effect in May 2023, has far-reaching implications for businesses across Sierra Leone. The severity of those implications may be so great as to force some businesses to close. What was the legislator’s intention? Let’s explore the Act in this article. We must,
The Employment Act, 2023: A Step Forward for Workers or a Crushing Business Liability? Read More »
by Kemeh Kamara Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission’s legal framework has changed significantly since the 2000 Act was passed. It was revised and superseded by the 2008 Act. The latter was revised in 2019. Part VI of the Act operationalizes the prosecutorial authority vested in the Commission by the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act No.9, 2008.
In his national address yesterday, President Julius Maada Bio declared a National Emergency on Drug and Substance Abuse, signalling the gravity of the situation and the government’s commitment to tackling this very pressing issue. However, while the declaration highlights the urgency of the matter, it’s imperative to ensure that such measures are undertaken in strict
The case stated by Hon. Justice Adrian Fisher J. to the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone raises crucial constitutional and procedural questions regarding the right to a fair trial, particularly in murder cases post-abolition of the death penalty. The case involves the State (1st respondent), represented by the Law Officers Department, and Ikubolaje Nicol, who
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