The Constitution

Question 1

S 108(8) of the Constitution:

Answer 1

any suspension, alteration or repeal of this Constitution other than on the authority of Parliament, shall be deemed an act of treason.

Question 2

S 2 of Local Courts Act 2011, Act no. 10 of 2011:

Answer 2

Local court is created for each chiefdom in SL with a structure consisting of: Chairman, Vice Chairman and other members as determined by the minister such as: Clerk of Court, Finance Clerk & a Bailiff, and other officers the court may need.

Question 3

73(1)

Answer 3

Parliament consists of the President, the Speaker & MPs comprised of 12 Paramount Chiefs (1 for each district) and not less than 60 elected members.

Question 4

1. 76(1):
2. 76(1)(h)

Answer 4

1. sets out circumstances that disqualify a person from being elected a MP
2. Precludes the President, VP & Ministers/Deputy Ministers from being MPs.
   While he can address parliament under 47, the president is not a member of parliament.

Question 5

46(2):

Answer 5

When a person becomes president, he ceases to be an elected MP and his seat in parliament is declared vacant.

Question 6

S.40

Answer 6

provides for a President of the Republic of Sierra Leone designated Supreme Executive Authority of Sierra Leone.

Question 7

S.54 (1)

Answer 7

provides for a Vice President who is to be the principal assistant to the President and