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 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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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
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
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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