THE CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE, 1991
(Act No. 6 of 1991)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER I — THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
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Declaration of Republic
Public Seal
The National Flag and National Anthem

CHAPTER II — FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
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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

CHAPTER III — THE RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL
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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

CHAPTER IV — THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
31. Registration of Voters
32. Electoral Commission

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