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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Sierra Leone shall be divided into constituencies for the purpose of electing the Members of Parliament. Every constituency shall return one Member of Parliament.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 38 & 74: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers e . Geographic size of district f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns g . Other
Comments: The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of inhabitants thereof is as nearly equal to the population quota as is reasonably practicable.
Provided that the number of inhabitants of such a constituency may be greater or less than the population quota in order to take account of means of communications, geographical features, density of population, the distribution of different communities, the areas and boundaries of the Chiefdoms and other administrative or traditional areas.
Source: Constitutionn (2008), art. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall review the division of Sierra Leone into constituencies at intervals of not less than five and not more than seven years, and may alter the constituencies. Where the boundaries of any constituency are altered, that alteration shall come into effect upon the next dissolution of Parliament after the alteration has been approved by the Parliament.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: There shall be a President of the Republic of Sierra Leone who shall be Head of State, the supreme executive authority of the Republic and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. No person shall be elected as President of Sierra Leone unless at the
Presidential election he has polled not less than fifty-five per cent of the valid votes in his favour; and in default of a candidate being duly elected under paragraph (e), the two
candidates with the highest number or numbers of votes shall go forward to a second election (...)
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 40 & 42: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The president is both the head of state and the head of government. S/he is elected by receiving 55% of votes in the first round of elections, or if that is not attained, the two candidates with the highest numbers of votes from the first round go to the second round, in which the candidate who receives the highest number of votes is declared President.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 40 & 42: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: There shall be a President of the Republic of Sierra Leone who shall be Head of State, the supreme executive authority of the Republic and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The President shall be the Fountain of Honour and Justice and the symbol of national unity and sovereignty.
Source: Constitution (2008), Art. 40 - 72: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/12
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: There shall be a legislature of Sierra Leone which shall be known as Parliament and shall consist of the President, the Speaker and members of Parliament. Parliament is made up of 12 Paramount Chiefs and 112 Ordinary Members of Parliament.
Source: - Constitution (2008), art. 73 & 74: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
- The Public Elections Act ( Abridged version, 2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012/
Verified: 2017/01/12
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: 112 members of the Parliament are directly elected by plurality vote in single-member constituencies and the remaining 12 members are elected from among the persons who, under any law, are for the time being Paramount Chiefs.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 38 & 74: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/Constitution;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 58: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Inter-Parliamentary Union: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2281.htm
Verified: 2017/01/12
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments: Presidential elections, parliamentary elections, local council elections, election of Paramount Chief Members of Parliament.
Source: The Public Elections Act, 2012: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Every citizen of Sierra Leone being eighteen years of age and above and of sound mind shall have the right to vote, and accordingly shall be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda. Constitution, art. 31
Source: Constitution (2012), art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: An Electoral Offences Court is to be established, which will sit anywhere in Sierra Leone as the Chief Justice decides.
The Election Offences Court has juridiction to try any election offence under the Public Elections Act. (Public Elections Act, art. 137)
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012) art. 137, 138: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Abridged version of the Public Elections Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012/
Verified: 2017/01/13
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters for, and of,all public elections and referenda. Constitution, art. 33
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: The administrative and other expenses of the Commission, including the salaries, allowances, gratuities and pensions of the members and staff of the Commission shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund. The Public Elections Act, art. 10.
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The accounts of the Electoral Commission are to be audited annually by the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor-General.
Source: Abridged version of the Public Elections Act (2012), art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The terms and conditions of service of members of the Electoral Commission shall be such as Parliament shall prescribe. Subject to the provisions of this section, a member of the Electoral Commission shall vacate his office— at the expiration of five years from the date of his appointment; or on attaining the age of sixty-five years; or if any circumstances arise which, if he were not a member of the Commission, would cause him to be disqualified for appointment as such. (Constitution, art. 32).
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Commission is an independent body. In the exercise of any functions vested in it by this Constitution, the Electoral Commission shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The members of the Electoral Commission shall be a Chief Electoral
Commissioner, who shall be Chairman, and four other members who shall be known as Electoral Commissioners. Constitution, art. 32.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012) art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/view
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Electoral Commission if he is not qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament, or to hold office as a member of the Electoral Commission if he is a Minister, a Deputy Minister, a Member of Parliament, or a public officer, or if he has attained the age of sixty-five years. The Chairman and other members of the Commission shall be persons of proven integrity.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 2 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments: The members of the Electoral Commission shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the leaders of all registered political parties and subject to the approval of Parliament. Constitution, art. 32
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body b . Regional Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Final Report, General Elections of 17 November 2012, The Carter Center (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-final-report-general-elections-of-17/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Final Report, General Elections of 17 November 2012, The Carter Center (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-final-report-general-elections-of-17/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Final Report, General Elections of 17 November 2012, The Carter Center (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-final-report-general-elections-of-17/
Verified: 2017/01/13
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every citizen of Sierra Leone being eighteen years of age and above and of sound mind shall have the right to vote, and accordingly shall be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence e . Other
Comments: Every citizen of Sierra Leone being eighteen years of age and above and of sound mind shall have the right to vote, and accordingly shall be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.
Every person who has attained the age of eighteen years or who will on the date of the holding of the next election have attained the age of eighteen years and is ordinarily resident in a ward, is entitled to be registered as a voter in that ward and, when so registered, to vote at an election in that ward.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and regular revision of the register of voters. Constitution, art. 33
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Every citizen of Sierra Leone being eighteen years of age and above and of sound mind shall have the right to vote, and accordingly shall be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda. Constitution, art. 31
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
Verified: 2017/01/13
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: Each political party shall deliver to the Electoral Commission or as the case may be, to the designated Returning Officer a list of that party's endorsed candidates for the election of ordinary members of Parliament. Every Candidate shall be nominated in writing by three Voters of electoral area for which he intends to contest an election and no Candidate may be nominated for more than one electoral area. Every Candidate shall pay to the Returning Officer a non-refundable nomination fee of the prescribed amount and the nomination shall not be valid until the nomination fee “has been paid. The Public Elections Act, art. 60
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 60, 61: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence f . Registration i . Minimum level of literacy
Comments: Any person who
a. is a citizen of Sierra Leone (otherwise than by naturalization); and
b. has attained the age of twenty-one years; and
c. is an elector whose name is on a register of electors; and
d. is able to speak and to read the English Language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to enable him to take an active part in the proceedings of Parliament, shall be qualified for election as such a Member of Parliament.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A Presidential candidate shall be nominated by a political party.
Source: Constitution (2008), section 42 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments: The source of funds of a political party shall be limited to contributions or donations, whether in cash or in kind, of persons who are entitled to be registered as voters in Sierra Leone.
Source: Political Parties Act (2002), art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-political-parties-act-2002/
Verified: 2017/01/13
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding.
Source: Political Parties Act (2002), art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-political-parties-act-2002/
Verified: 2017/01/13
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The source of funds of a political party shall be limited to contributions or donations, whether in cash or in kind, of persons who are entitled to be registered as voters in Sierra Leone. Political Parties Act (2002), art. 19
Source: Political Parties Act (2002), art. 19:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-political-parties-act-2002/
Verified: 2017/01/13
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 84: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments: A counting agent may, if present when the counting or a re-count of the votes is completed, require the Counting Officer to have the votes recounted or again recounted; but the Counting Officer may refuse to do so if, in his opinion, the request is unreasonable. The Public Elections Act, art. 89
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The management of the national radio or television shall, during an election campaign period, ensure that equal air time is given to each candidate and each political party on the national radio and television. (The Public Elections Act, art. 156)
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 156 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/16
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Final Report, General Elections of 17 November 2012, The Carter Center (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-final-report-general-elections-of-17/
Verified: 2017/01/16
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: This matter is not regulated.
Source:
Verified: 2017/01/16
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: This matter is not regulated.
Source:
Verified: 2017/01/16
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 37 & 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A Bill for an Act of Parliament enacting a new Constitution or altering certain constitutional provisions shall not be submitted to the President for his assent and shall not become law unless the Bill, after it has been passed by Parliament and in the form in which it was so passed, has, in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf, been submitted to and been approved at a referendum. (Constitution, art. 108)
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 37 & 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/view
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 37 & 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 37 & 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2008): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/16
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: Every voter desiring to record his vote shall present himself to the Presiding Officer or a Polling Assistant at the polling station at which he is entitled to vote. (The Public Elections Act, art. 74)
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), article 74: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/16
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Public Elections Act, the Electoral Commission may make provision for the registration outside Sierra Leone of non-resident citizens of Sierra Leone who may wish to be registered as voters. (The Public Elections Act, art. 18)
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 18: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/16
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
g . No information available h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/16
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 74 (1-f): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/16
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