other tribunal to make any order or grant any remedy or relief in respect or any
such act.
b. No court or other tribunal shall entertain any action whatsoever instituted
against the Government of Liberia, whether before or after the coming into force
of this Constitution or against any person or persons who assisted in any manner
whatsoever in bringing about the change of Government of Liberia on the 12 th day
of April, 1980, in respect of any act or commission relating to or consequent upon:
i. The overthrow of the government in power in Liberia before the establishment
of the government of the People’s Redemption Council;
ii.
The suspension of the Constitution of Liberia of July 26, 1847;
iii. The establishment, functioning and other organs established by the People’s
Redemption Council;
iv. The imposition of any penalties, including the death penalty, or the
confiscation of any property by or under the authority of the People’s Redemption
Council under a decree made by the Council in pursuance of but not limited to the
measures undertaken by the Council to punish persons guilty of crimes and
malpractices to the detriment of the Liberian nation, the people, the economy, or
the public interest; and
v. The establishment of this Constitution.
SCHEDULE
1. This Schedule shall form and be an integral part of this Constitution and shall
have the same force as any other provision thereof.
2. All public officials and employees, whether elected or appointed, holding
office of public trust, shall subscribe to a solemn oath or affirmation as follows:
" I,
, do solemnly swear (affirm) that I will support,
uphold, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia,
bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic, and will faithfully, conscientiously
and impartially discharge the duties and functions of the office of
to the best of my ability. SO HELP ME GOD."
COMPLETED THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1983
IN THE CITY OF GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY ASSEMBLY
Edward Binyah Kesselly (Lofa County) Chairman