Supreme Court to Hear Constitutional Amendment Cases October 7

Supreme Court to Hear Constitutional Amendment Cases October 7

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment)

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• By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment)
• President Dr Julius Maada Bio has directed that a petition raising constitutional questions over the passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill be referred to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion before he takes a final decision on the legislation.
• The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled 7 October 2026 to hear all pending matters relating to the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Court has indicated that the cases will be handled expeditiously to facilitate a timely determination in accordance with the law. The development follows President Julius Maada Bio’s referral of a petition concerning ...

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