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Ernest Bai Koroma vs The State Majority opinion
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David Fornah v Yumkella and Others Final Version
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Judgments of the superior courts of Sierra Leone
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Sup Ct case 8 of 2018 Augustine Marrah v IGP Judgment 21 April 2022
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The state vs sheka sahid kamara
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Unlocking Solutions to Tackling Prison Overcrowding
In a recent tweet, @BBCAfrica’s Umaru Fofana highlighted a grave concern plaguing Sierra Leone – the alarming state of overcrowding in its correctional facilities. He
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE POWER OF THE HIGH COURT’S JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE DISPUTE AS TO TITLE TO LAND IN THE PROVINCES – VIS-À-VIS THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION ACT, 2022
by Mohammed M. Bah, Legal Practitioner, OJPLegal Land tenure in Sierra Leone has been plagued by perennial problems and unending disputes, making it one of
Examining the Impact of the NIB Act 2022 on Investment Promotion in Sierra Leone: A Call for Checks and Balances
By Ida N’dey Williams, Legal Practitioner, OJPLegal Introduction The 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone established three branches of government – legislative, executive,
The Changing Landscape of Arbitration Law in Sierra Leone: Examining the Role of Judges under the 2022 Arbitration Act
By Abu Bakarr Sorie Kamara Esq, Legal Practitioner, OJPLegal Introduction This article examines the impact of the new Arbitration Act 2022, considering the efficacy of
The Changing Face of Legal Professionals in Sierra Leone
By: Mohamed Jalloh (Pupil Barrister) and Marie Marion Kargbo Introduction The legal landscape in Sierra Leone has undergone a profound transformation, highlighted by the burgeoning
Wata for Wata: Unveiling Struggles and Empowerment in Sierra Leone’s Quest for Water Access
Peering into the daily lives of Freetown’s suburban residents, the struggle for water access might seem a distant concern, easily brushed aside in the busyness
THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF ADR IN ADVANCING GOAL 16 OF UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN SIERRA LEONE
INTRODUCTION Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) represents an efficient mechanism for resolving disputes outside the conventional court system. This article examines the pivotal role of ADR,
Ensuring a Fair Trial: A Review of the Ikubolaje Nicol Case
The case stated by Hon. Justice Adrian Fisher J. to the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone raises crucial constitutional and procedural questions regarding the right
ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 7(1)(b) OF THE 2019 ANTI-CORRUPTION (AMENDMENT) ACT: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL
by Kemeh Kamara Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission’s legal framework has changed significantly since the 2000 Act was passed. It was revised and superseded by the
Pamela Davies vs Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone Law School
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
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),
Case Report: Ruling on Recusal in The State v. Ikubolaji Nicol
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
Property Rights and Constitutional Safeguards in Sierra Leone: The Legal Implications of Pratt v. Senessie
Introduction This article explores whether Theophilus Pratt & Another (hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs) v. Dr. Turad Senessie & Others (hereinafter referred to as defendants)