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SLE-1997-L-46833
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Ombudsman Act, 1997 (No. 2 of 1997).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Sierra Leone
Subjects (Classification)
General provisions
Adopted on (Date of text)
1997-03-25
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
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.