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Sierra Leone - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Stratégie régionale pour le VIH, la Tuberculose, les Hépatites B et C et les Droits de santé sexuels et reproductifs des populations clés de la CEDEAO. -

Adoption: 2020-07 | INT-2020-M-111676

Sierra Leone - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Public Procurement Regulations, 2020 (S.I. No. 5 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-19 | SLE-2020-R-111514

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 3 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-06-17 | SLE-2019-L-108738

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Anti Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2019. -

Adoption: 2019 | SLE-2019-L-108737

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2017 (No. 2 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-16 | SLE-2017-L-108739

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

National Civil Registration Act, 2016 (No. 14 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-26 | SLE-2016-L-104323

Being an Act to provide for the amendment and consolidation of the laws relating to the compulsory registration of citizens and non-citizens resident in Sierra Leone, to provide for the issuance of identity cards, to provide for the establishment of the National Civil Registration Authority responsible for the registration of births, adoptions, deaths, marriages, divorces and nullities throughout Sierra Leone and to provide for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2016 (No. 11 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-07 | SLE-2016-L-104321

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2016 (No. 10 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-06-08 | SLE-2016-L-104318

Being an Act to amend the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991 to provide for the use of the existing register of voters for byeelections where the register of voters has not been reviewed or revised in accordance with subsection (8) of section 38.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

National Social Security and Insurance Trust (Amendement) Act, 2016 (No. 7 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03-18 | SLE-2016-L-104322

Being an Act to amend the National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act, 2001 to provide for the appointment of two Deputy Director-Generals.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

National Youth Service Act 2016 (No. 4 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03-07 | SLE-2016-L-104319

Being an Act to establish the National Youth Service and to provide for other related matters.
The Act provides that any service corp who becomes a member of any trade union shall have his name automatically struck off from the service register (section 48). Laws governing employers and employees shall not be applicable to service corps (section 49).

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Sierra Leone Small and Medium Development Agency Act 2016 (No. 2 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-02-12 | SLE-2016-L-104320

Being an Act to provide for the establishment of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, to create a conducive environment within which Small and Medium Enterprises can thrive and operate, to provide for Sierra Leone’s fiscal, monetary and banking policy, trade and industry, technology, marketing, infrastructural and institutional development, and for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Public Procurement Act, 2016 (No. 1 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-02-11 | SLE-2016-L-111513

Being an Act to make provision for the continuance in existence of the National Public Procurement Authority, to further regulate and harmonise public procurement processes in the public service, to decentralize public procurement to procuring entities, to promote economic development, including capacity building in the field of public procurement by ensuring value for money in public expenditures and the participation in public procurement by qualified suppliers, contractors, consultants and other qualified providers of goods, works and services and to provide for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Sierra Leone National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS 2016-2020. -

Adoption: 2015-11 | SLE-2015-M-110803

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

National Commission for Social Action (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 3 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-07-30 | SLE-2015-L-104317

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Polytechnics (Amendment) Act, 2014 (No. 7 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-17 | SLE-2014-L-104310

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-17 | SLE-2014-L-104311

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Sierra Leone Correctional Service Act, 2014 (No. 5 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-17 | SLE-2014-L-104315

Being an Act to establish the Sierra Leone Correctional Service, to introduce provisions for the organisation and management of correctional centres and for other related matters.

Repeals the Prisons Act, 1960 (No. 22 of 1960).

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act, 2014 (No. 9 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-17 | SLE-2014-L-104316

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Petroleum Regulatory Act, 2014 (No. 3 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-06-08 | SLE-2014-L-104314

Being an Act to establish the Sierra Leone Petroleum Regulatory Agency to license and regulate the efficient importation, storage, transportation and distribution of petroleum so as to ensure its regular availability to consumers at reasonable prices and to provide for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Amendment) Act, 2014 (No. 2 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-19 | SLE-2014-L-104313

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 5 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-11-29 | SLE-2013-L-104306

Amends sections 79 and 80 of the Constitution concerning the parliamentary speaker and deputy speaker.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Right to Access Information Act, 2013 (No. 2 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-10 | SLE-2013-L-96961

Being an Act to provide for the disclosure of information held by public authorities or by persons providing services for them and to provide for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Geneva Conventions Act, 2012 (No. 14 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-12-03 | SLE-2012-L-104307

Being an Act to give effect to the Geneva Conventions done at Geneva on 12th August 1949 and to the Protocols additional to those Conventions done at Geneva on 8th June 1977 and for other related purposes.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-08-23 | SLE-2012-L-92359

The Act, inter alia, incresaes the minimum jail sentence for sexual violations from two years to between five and fifteen years. It defines consent as an agreement by choice with the person having both the freedom and the capacity to make that choice. Persons under the age of 18 years are not capable of giving consent under the Act. Marriage can also not be used as a defence against violations of the Act, effectively prohibiting forced sex in marital relationships. The Act protects children, especially girls, from being abused by teachers, as well as traditional and religious leaders.

The Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act (Cap 31.) is amended by repealing sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2012 (Act No. 7 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-08-23 | SLE-2012-L-96962

Being an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority to exercise regulatory and supervisory control for the beneficial and peaceful uses of radioactive substances and their applications, including licensing, inspection and enforcement throughout Sierra Leone; to provide adequate protection to the public, workers and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation; to provide for Sierra Leone to meet its obligations under relevant international treaties, in particular, the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Agreement between Sierra Leone and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Non-Proliferation Treaty; to provide for the establishment of the Radiation Protection Board as the governing body of the Authority and for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Public Elections Act, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-05-07 | SLE-2012-L-92358

Consolidates and amends the law on public elections, to make provision supplementary to sections 32 and 33 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone with respect to the Electoral Commission and for other related matters.

Repeals the National Electoral Commission Act, 2002; and the Electoral Laws Act, 2002.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The National Minerals Agency Act, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-04-26 | SLE-2012-L-104309

Being an Act to establish the National Minerals Agency to promote the development of the minerals sector by effectively and efficiently managing the administration and regulation of mineral rights and minerals trading in Sierra Leone, including geological survey and data collection activities; to establish a National Minerals Agency Board to provide technical and other support the agency and to provide for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Anti Money Laundering and Combating of Financing of Terrorism Act, 2012 (No. 2 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-02-15 | SLE-2012-L-104308

Being an Act to provide for the criminalization of money laundering and financing of terrorism, the establishment of structures to implement this and for other related matters.

Repeals the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2005 (No. 6 of 2005).

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The National HIV and AIDS Commission Act, 2011 (No. 11, 2011).

Adoption: 2011-09-14 | SLE-2011-L-94292

Establishes the National HIV and AIDS Commission which is responsible for making policies for the prevention, management and control of HIV/AIDS. Provides for the treatment, counselling, support and care of persons infected with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2011 (No. 7 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-07-25 | SLE-2011-L-104312

Repeals the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2001 (No. 11 of 2001).

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Persons With Disability Act, 2011 [No. 3 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-05-05 | SLE-2011-L-92352

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Establishment of the National Commission for Persons with Disability
Part III - Staff of Commission
Part IV - Financial Provisions
Part V - Rights and Privileges of Persons with Disability
Part VI - Establishment of National Development Fund for Persons with Disability
Part VII - Relief and Incentives
Part VIII - Offences and Penalties
Part IX - Miscellaneous

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Public Debt Management Act, 2011 [No. 2 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-03-14 | SLE-2011-L-87721

Provides for the management of the public debt of Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission Act, 2011 [No. 1 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-03-03 | SLE-2011-L-87720

Provides for the establishment of the Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission to manage the affairs of teachers in order to improve their professional status and economic wellbeing.

Sierra Leone - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Legal Practitioners (Code of Conduct) Rules, 2010 [S.I. No. 1 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-01-13 | SLE-2011-M-87722

Sets out the code of conduct for legal practitioners. Includes disciplinary measures.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms Act, 2010 [No. 6 of 2010]. -

Adoption: 2010-07-21 | SLE-2010-L-87724

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Interpretation.
PART II - ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION
2. Establishment of Commission.
3. Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
4. Tenure of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
5. Functions of Commissioner.
6. Remuneration of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
7. Other staff of Commission.
8. Consultants and experts.
9. Functions of Commission.
10. Independence of Commission.
PART III - ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11. Advisory Committee.
PART IV - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
12. Funds of Commission.
13. Accounts and Audit.
14. Financial year.
15. Annual Report.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2009 [No. 1 of 2010]. -

Adoption: 2010-01-08 | SLE-2010-L-87723

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Interpretation.
PART II - ESTABLISHMENT OF CORPORATION
2. Establishment of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation.
3. Board of Corporation.
4. Tenure of members.
5. Functions of Board.
6. Remuneration of Board.
7. Filling of vacancies.
8. Meetings of Board.
9. Disclosure of interest.
PART III - FUNCTIONS OF CORPORATION
10. Functions of Corporation.
11. Guiding principles.
12. Independence of Corporation.
PART IV - STAFF OF CORPORATION
13. Director-General.
14. Deputy Director-General.
15. Other staff and employees of Corporation.
PART V - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
16. Funds of Corporation.
17. Accounts and audit.
18. Financial year of Corporation.
19. Annual report.
PART VI - MISCELLANEOUS
20. Transfer of assets.
21. Transitional provisions.
22. Regulations.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009 [No. 12 of 2009]. -

Adoption: 2009-12 | SLE-2009-L-87733

Being an Act to consolidate and amend the law on mines and minerals; to promote local and foreign investment in the mining sector by introducing new and improved provisions for exploration, mine development and marketing of minerals and mineral secondary processing for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone; to ensure that management of the mineral sector is transparent and accountable in accordance with international best practice; to promote improved employment practices in the mining sector; to improve the welfare of communities adversely affected by mining; to introduce measures to reduce the harmful effects of mining activities on the environment and to provide for other related matters.
Repeals the Mines and Minerals Act, 1994. Repeals the Commission for the Management of Strategic Resources, National Reconstruction and Development Act, 1999.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Chieftaincy Act, 2009 [No. 10 of 2009]. -

Adoption: 2009-09-10 | SLE-2009-L-87729

Being an Act to provide for the qualification, election, powers, functions and removal of a person as Paramount Chief and for other matters connected with chieftaincy. Repeals sections 5 and 25 of the Provinces Act [Cap. 60].

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Companies Act, 2009 [No. 5 of 2009]. -

Adoption: 2009-06-05 | SLE-2009-L-87726

Act to provide for the registration and regulation of companies and for other related matters. Repeals the Companies Act [Cap. 249].

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Registration of Customary Marriage and Divorce Act, 2009 [No. 1 of 2009]. -

Adoption: 2009-01-23 | SLE-2009-L-87725

Provides for the registration of customary marriages and divorces and for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The National Youth Commission Act, 2009. -

Adoption: 2009 | SLE-2009-L-87734

Being an Act to establish the National Youth Commission, to empower the youth to develop their potential, creativity and skills for national development and for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Environment Agency Protection Act, 2008 [No. 11 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008-08-11 | SLE-2008-L-87735

An Act to establish the Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency, to provide for the effective protection of the environment and for other related matters.
Repeals the Environment Protection Act, 2000 [No. 2 of 2000]

Sierra Leone - - Constitution

The Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2008 [No. 9 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008-07-24 | SLE-2008-C-87736

Being an Act to amend the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991 so as to grant the Anti-Corruption Commission the power to prosecute offences involving corruption.
Amends the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991 [No. 6 of 1991].

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The National Commission for Social Action (Amendment) Act, 2008 [No. 8 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008-07-21 | SLE-2008-L-87737

Amends article 13 of the 2001 Act.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2008 [No. 5 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008-07-04 | Date of entry into force: 2008-07-10 | SLE-2008-L-87738

Amends section 3 to include the definition of "shipping agent". Also inserts new sections 52A-F concerning licencing.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The National Registration Act, 2008 [No. 4 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008-04-24 | SLE-2008-L-87739

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Interpretation.
PART II - OBLIGATION TO REGISTER
2. Establishment of National Register.
3. Declaration of registration areas and periods of registration.
4. Appointment of Chief Registrar and Registration Officers.
5. Registration functions of Chief Registrar.
6. Obligation of residents to register.
PART III - IDENTITY CARDS
7. Identity Cards of registered persons.
8. Identity Cards of public bodies.
9. Identity Card to be proof of particulars.
10. Authorised officer may require production of Identity Card.
PART IV - NATIONAL REGISTRATION SECRETARIAT
11. Establishment of National Registration Secretariat.
PART V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12. Fees and other charges to be paid into Consolidated Fund.
13. Regulations.
14. Offences and penalties.
15. Repeal of Act No. 20 of 1974 [National Registration Act, 1974] and savings.

SCHEDULE

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Anti-Corruption Act, 2008 [No. 12 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2008 | SLE-2008-L-80084

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Establishment of Commission
Part III - Advisory and other Committees
Part IV - Offences
Part V - Powers of Investigation
Part VI - Prosecution of Offences
Part VII - Mutual Assistance
Part VIII - Integrity in Public Life
Part IX - Miscellaneous

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Child Rights Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-09-03 | SLE-2007-L-78338

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - National Commission for Children
Part III - Child Rights, Parental and State Responsibilities
Part IV - Child Welfare Functions of Local Committees and District Councils
Part V - Quasi-Judicial and Judicial Child Adjudication
Part VI - Parentage, Custody and Maintenance of Children
Part VII - Institutional Care and Miscellaneous Matters
Part VIII - Employment of Children
Also amends the Protection of Women and Girls Act (Cap. 30), the Children and Young Persons Act (Cap. 44), the Muslim Marriage Act (Cap. 96), the Armed Forces of Sierra Leone Act,1961 (Act No. 34 of 1961), and the Interpretation Act, 1971 (Act No. 8 of 1971).

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

The Refugees Protection Act, 2007 (No. 6 of 2007) -

Adoption: 2007-08-30 | SLE-2007-L-78337

Provides for the recognition and protection of refugees. Gives effect to the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva on the 28th July, 1951, to the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees of the 31st January, 1967 and to the OAU Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, done at Addis Ababa on the 10th September, 1969.

Sierra Leone - - Law, Act

Development Learning Centre Act, 2007 [No. 17 of 2007]. -

Adoption: 2007-07-26 | SLE-2007-L-78340

Establishes the Development Learning Centre to provide cost effective alternative to traditional forms of meetings, conferences and courses enabling managers, professionals and decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, as well as students and researchers to connect with their counterparts and others around the world.