Case Law

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, […]

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

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

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

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 It was revised and superseded by the 2008 Act.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.

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

INTRODUCTION Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) represents an efficient mechanism for resolving disputes outside the conventional court system. This article examines the pivotal role of ADR, particularly in achieving the 16th United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in Sierra Leone, a developing nation grappling with challenges to access to justice. While international laws and agreements have

Peering into the daily lives of Freetown’s suburban residents, the struggle for water access might seem a distant concern, easily brushed aside in the busyness of our routines. Yet, if we pull back the curtain on these comfortable neighbourhoods and venture into the vulnerable and impoverished communities, we uncover a dire reality. The challenges to

By: Mohamed Jalloh (Pupil Barrister) and Marie Marion Kargbo Introduction The legal landscape in Sierra Leone has undergone a profound transformation, highlighted by the burgeoning community of lawyers. This article aims to delve into the significant evolution of legal professionals against the backdrop of historical challenges and a changing socio-economic climate. The surge in lawyers