THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE, 1991
(Act No. 6 of 1991)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
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Declaration of Republic
Public Seal
The National Flag and National Anthem
Fundamental Obligations of Government
Government and the People
Political Objectives
Economic Objectives
Social Objectives
Educational Objectives
Foreign Policy Objectives
Obligations of the Mass Media
Enhancement of National Culture
Duties of the Citizen
Fundamental Principles not Justiciable
Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms of the Individual
Protection of Right to Life
Protection From Arbitrary Arrest or Detention
Protection of Freedom of Movement
Protection From Slavery and Forced Labour
Protection From Inhuman Treatment
Protection From Deprivation of Property
Protection for Privacy of Home and Other Property
Provision to Secure Protection of Law
Protection of Freedom of Conscience
Protection of Freedom of Expression and the Press
Protection of Freedom of Assembly and Association
Protection From Discrimination
Enforcement of Protective Provisions
Public Emergency
Interpretation of Chapter III
Registration of Voters
Electoral Commission
Functions of the Electoral Commission
Political Parties Registration Commission
Registration and Conduct of Political Parties
Secret Ballot
Referendum
Constituencies and Elections
Filling of Vacancies
PART I THE PRESIDENT
Office of the President
Qualifications for Office of President
Election of President
Period During Which Presidential Elections Shall Take Place
Parliament to Make Laws for Election of President
Presidential Returning Officer
Tenure of Office of President, etc.
President in Parliament
Incidents of Office, etc.
Vacancy in Office of President
Mental or Physical Incapacity
Misconduct by President
Temporary Filling of Vacancy
PART II EXECUTIVE POWERS
Exercise of Executive Authority in Sierra Leone
Vice-President
Vacancy in Office of Vice President
Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Government
Oaths to be Taken by Ministers, etc.
Ministerial Vacancies
Establishment of Cabinet
Collective Responsibility
Constitution of Offices
Administration of Ministries
Prerogative of Mercy
Establishment of the Office of Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
Solicitor-General
Director of Public Prosecutions
Secretary to the President
Secretary to the Cabinet
Secretary to the Vice-President
Power of Appointment Vested in the President
Other Statutory Appointments
Office of Paramount Chief
CHAPTER VI -- THE LEGISLATURE
PART I COMPOSITION OF PARLIAMENT
Establishment of Parliament
Members of Parliament
Qualifications for Members of Parliament
Disqualifications for Members of Parliament
Tenure of Seats of Members of Parliament
Determination of Question as to Membership of Parliament
The Speaker
Deputy Speaker
Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Clerk of Parliament
Oath to be Taken by Members of Parliament
PART II SUMMONING, PROROGATION AND DISSOLUTION
Sessions of Parliament
Life of Parliament
Sittings of Parliament
General Election
PART III PROCEDURE IN PARLIAMENT
Presiding in Parliament
Quorum in Parliament
Use of English in Parliament
Voting in Parliament
Unqualified Persons Sitting and Voting
Committees in Parliament
Regulation of Procedures in Parliament
Contempt of Parliament
Criminal Proceedings
PART IV RESPONSIBILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
Responsibilities of Members of Parliament
Freedom of Speech and Debate
Parliamentary Privileges
Immunity From Service of Process and Arrest
Immunity From Witness Summons
Immunity From Serving as Juryman
Immunity for Publication of Proceedings
Privileges of Witness
PART V EXERCISE OF LEGISLATIVE POWER
Power to Make Laws
Mode of Exercising Legislative Power
Minister May Introduce Bill and be Summoned to Parliament
Alteration of Constitution
Residual Authority of Parliament
PART VI FINANCE
Authorisation for Imposition of Taxation
Consolidated Fund
Authorisation of Expenditure from Consolidated Fund
Authorisation of Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation
Withdrawals of Moneys for General Revenues
Remuneration of the President and Certain Other Officers
Contingencies Fund
Public Debt
Surety bonds
Loans
Establishment of the Office of Auditor-General
CHAPTER VII THE JUDICIARY
PART I THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE
Establishment of the Judiciary
PART II THE SUPREME COURT
Composition of the Supreme Court
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Appeals to the Supreme Court
Interpretation of the Constitution
Supervisory Jurisdiction
Power of Justices of the Supreme Court in Interlocutory Matters
Enforcement of the Constitution
PART III THE COURT OF APPEAL
Composition of the Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal
Power of Single Justice of Appeal
PART IV THE HIGH COURT
Composition of the High Court
Jurisdiction of the High Court
Claims Against the Government
Supervisory Jurisdiction of the High Court
PART V APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES, ETC.
Appointment of Judges, etc.
Judicial Vacancies
Tenure of Office of Judges, etc.
Remuneration of Judges, etc.
Oath of Office of Judges
PART VI JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICE COMMISSION
Establishment of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission
Appointment of Judicial and Legal Service Officers, etc.
Appointment of Court Officers
Fees of Court, etc.
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Rules of Court Committee
CHAPTER VIII OMBUDSMAN
Parliament to Establish Office of Ombudsman
CHAPTER IX COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY
Appointment of Commissions of Inquiry
Powers, Rights and Privileges of Commissions of Inquiry
Report of Inquiry
Rules Regulating Commissions of Inquiry
CHAPTER X THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Establishment of the Public Service Commission
Appointments, etc. of Public Officers
Appointment of the Principal Representatives of Sierra Leone
Appointment of Permanent Secretaries and Certain Other Officers
PART II THE POLICE FORCE
Establishment of the Sierra Leone Police Force
Establishment of Police Council
Appointments in the Police Force
Functions of the Police Council
PART III RESIGNATIONS, RE-APPOINTMENTS AND PROTECTION OF PENSION RIGHTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS HOLDING ESTABLISHED OFFICES
Resignation and Effect of New Appointment of a Person Holding Established Office
Re-appointment, etc.
Protection of Pension Rights
PART IV POWER AND PROCEDURES OF COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS, AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Power of Commissions in Relation to the Grant of Pensions
Power and Procedure of Commissions
Protection of Commissions From Legal Proceedings
CHAPTER XI THE ARMED FORCES
Establishment of the Armed Forces
Prohibition of Private Armed Forces
Establishment of Defence Council
Appointments in the Armed Forces
Functions of the Defence Council
The Laws of Sierra Leone
CHAPTER XIII MISCELLANEOUS
Interpretation
Legislation
Consequential Provisions
CHAPTER XIV TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Existing Constitution Act No. 12 of 1978.
Effect of Transitional Provisions
Existing Law
Application of Existing Law
Preservation of Existing Offices
Existing Parliament
Delegated Powers and Inquiries
Continuation of Matters
Legal Proceedings
Appeals
Jurisdiction of Courts
Finance
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Official Seals, etc.
Continuation of the Police Force
Continuation of the Military Forces
Repeal of Act No. 12 of 1978 and Savings
Reprint
Commencement
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