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 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
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
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
Extradition Between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands Under the Extradition Act of 1974 Read More »
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
REFORMING THE MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT IN SIERRA LEONE Read More »
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
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
Beyond Quick Fixes: Time to Address Root Causes of Prison Overcrowding Read More »
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 »
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
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