By Amicus curiae Introduction On 10 August 2026 the Rt Hon Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, ruled that the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025 could be passed by a majority of Members present and voting under section 91(1) of the Constitution, and that the requirement of […]
Abstract This paper examines the constitutional control mechanisms for monitoring emergency regulations with respect to legislation specifically designed to govern exceptional circumstances. The phrase “exceptional circumstances”, in the context of a myriad of phenomena affecting humanity and economic development, refers to circumstances which fundamentally alter and disrupt the normal course of human activities. Africa has
A young woman has become a symbol of the country’s silent mental health crisis. A survivor of sexual violence, she spoke publicly about her experience, hoping to find strength and perhaps understanding. Instead, she met a wave of hostility. Since giving birth to a child, she has faced relentless online abuse. Every detail of her
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On 9 October 2025, Hassan Conteh, a senior member of the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice @ILRAJ2, secured a significant victory in a legal case at the Pademba Road Magistrate’s Court in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Representing the accused, Abu Bakarr Conteh, he successfully argued a “No Case to Answer” submission before Magistrate
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The stage is set for an inspiring two-day championship bringing together some of Freetown’s brightest young minds to debate the theme: “Civic Education, Justice, and the Rule of Law.” 🗓️ Dates: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th October 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt (please be seated early as we will start on time) 📍 Venue:
We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our “AI Tools for Legal Research” practical skills lab, held today in partnership with Wivo Legal Tech 4 Africa! It was a full house as legal professionals from across Freetown joined us for a transformative session on leveraging Artificial Intelligence in their practice. This wasn’t just
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We are delighted to announce the inaugural ILRAJ High School Debate Championship, bringing together school pupils in Freetown to debate the theme: Civic Education, Justice, and the Rule of Law. Date: Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October 2025Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, Fourah Bay College The Championship is a flagship ILRAJ initiative designed to: Cultivate analytical thinking,
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by Adewale Showers Executive Summary This article examines the crucial role of timeliness in the administration of justice, focusing on the judiciary in Sierra Leone. It argues that prompt and efficient legal proceedings are essential for fairness, upholding rights, enhancing legal certainty, and fostering efficiency within the justice system. The core principle is “justice delayed
On Friday, 23rd May 2025, The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) welcomed pupils from 12 secondary schools across Freetown for a thoughtful engagement session at our headquarters. The event introduced pupils to ILRAJ’s mission — promoting human rights, the rule of law, and access to justice.The engagement sparked a rich and
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On December 15, 2017, two healthcare workers who survived the deadly consequences of Ebola, along with the Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL), a non-governmental organisation, filed a complaint against Sierra Leone’s government in the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The ECOWAS Court of Justice analyses and applies the community’s treaties and conventions to
