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The Law Reform Commission has announced a major initiative to consolidate the laws of Sierra Leone electronically, marking the first comprehensive effort to organise the country’s legal framework since 1960.
In a public notice dated 30th April 2026, the Commission stated that Section 3(1)(a) of the Law Reform Commission Act 1994 empowers it to consolidate and codify the laws of Sierra Leone. According to the Commission, the country’s laws were last consolidated by the Government of Sierra Leone in 1960, leaving many statutes and amendments scattered across various sources over the decades.
The Commission disclosed that in January 2026 it conceived and approved a project to digitally consolidate all national laws, making them readily accessible both locally and internationally at no cost.
It explained that the initiative is expected to improve legal clarity and accessibility for lawyers, judges, students, citizens, and international investors seeking reliable legal information on Sierra Leone.
The Commission noted that many legal practitioners, judges, students, and members of the public are sometimes unaware of the existence of certain laws or subsequent amendments and repeals, while others struggle to access them.
According to the notice, the consolidated database will go beyond Acts of Parliament to include subsidiary legislation such as statutory instruments, constitutional instruments, public notices, and other subsidiary legal documents.
The Commission described transparency of the law as a key pillar of the rule of law, adding that the project is a necessary step toward strengthening justice delivery across the country.
It further stated that easier access to laws will support legal research, reduce redundancies, eliminate conflicting provisions, and increase public trust in the justice system.
In addition to the digital consolidation project, the Commission revealed that it is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) legal chatbot. The chatbot will be integrated into the Commission’s official website and WhatsApp platform to allow users to search the consolidated laws database and receive instant legal information.
The newly consolidated laws are now accessible through the Commission’s website.
