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Ombudsman Act, 1997 (No. 2 of 1997).

Main Region

First Region

Sierra Leone
General provisions
1997-03-25
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Establishes the office of the Ombudsman, who shall be appointed by the President. The Ombudsman shall investigate complaints or information relating to maladministration, including cases of discrimination, abuse of power, high-handedness on the part of public officials, and negligence of duty. Provides the Ombudsman independence and immunity from legal proceedings for acts done in good faith.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1997-05-08
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Official Gazette, Acts
    Date
    1997-05-08
    Volume
    Vol. CXXVIII
    Number
    No. 30
    Page range
    11 p.