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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
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments: Total population against land zise
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
k . Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments: Not less than three and not more than seven years.
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
c . Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Comments: Pure proportional representation system at the national level, for the 68 ordinary members. The 12 paramount chief members are elected according to plurality system in single member districts.
Source: The Electoral Laws Act 2002 Section 57 (2) Formula for Allocating Seats Under the District Block Representation System
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: The basis of allocating seats to political parties under the district block representation system will be the total number of valid votes cast in each district, referred to as the total district votes. The total district will be obtained by adding up the valid votes from all the polling stations in the district.
Source: The Electoral Laws Act 2002 Section 57 (2) Formula for Allocating Seats Under the District Block Representation System
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Pure proportional representation system at the national level, for the 68 ordinary members. The 12 paramount chief members are elected according to plurality system in single member districts.
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: SL Constitution
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: The basis of allocating seats to political parties under the district block representation system will be the total number of valid votes cast in each district, referred to as the total district votes. The total district will be obtained by adding up the valid votes from all the polling stations in the district. In the section "population quota" means the nuimber obtained by dividing the number of inhabitants of SL by the number of constituencies into which SL is divided.
Source: The Electoral Laws Act 2002 Section 57 (2) Formula for Allocating Seats Under the District Block Representation System
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: The basis of allocating seats to political parties under the district block representation system will be the total number of valid votes cast in each district, referred to as the total district votes. The total district will be obtained by adding up the valid votes from all the polling stations in the district. In the section "population quota" means the nuimber obtained by dividing the number of inhabitants of SL by the number of constituencies into which SL is divided.
Source: The Electoral Laws Act 2002 Section 57 (2) Formula for Allocating Seats Under the District Block Representation System.
Article 38 (6) of the SL Constitution.
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: The basis of allocating seats to political parties under the district block representation system will be the total number of valid votes cast in each district, referred to as the total district votes. The total district will be obtained by adding up the valid votes from all the polling stations in the district.
Source: The Electoral Laws Act 2002 Section 57 (2) Formula for Allocating Seats Under the District Block Representation System
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 5 years intervals
Source: Article 46 of the Constitution of SL Tenure of office of President, etc.
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: THe voting starts at 7:00a.m. and endsat 5:00.p.m. on a single election day
Source: Electoral Laws Act 2002
Verified: 2005/06/28
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/28
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
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: Electoral Laws 2003
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
b . National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Comments: Presidential (national) and Parliamentary (constituencies) elections are held on the same day
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/05
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
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Superior Court
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
b . Legislative appointment d . Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/05
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
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises d . Music and theater e . Public meetings
Comments: Seminars and workshops,training programmes of elections workers and political party agents
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement d . Music and theater
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/05
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
f . Illiterates
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration c . Detention d . Mental disability g . Service on Judiciary
Comments: Staff of the National Electoral Commission, Judicial Service and the Civil Service. In the event of wishing to contest an election, one had to resign his position before filing for nomination
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
c . Periodically (or before each election)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
j . Other
Comments: Registration is done in person
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence e . Citizenship of parents f . Registration h . Minimum level of education
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration c . Criminal record d . Naturalization e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or Insolvency i . Unpaid debt j . Physical health problems k . Mental health problems m . Citizenship of parents n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration c . Criminal record d . Naturalization e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or insolvency k . Mental health problems m . Citizenship of parents
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/05
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
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
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
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
a . Public disclosure of party contributions received b . Public disclosure of party expenditure c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/30
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) d . Categorical (only one mark allowed) f . Same ballot papers used nationwide g . Different ballots used in different constituencies h . Party symbols in color j . Candidate photos in color m . Organized alphabetically o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official r . Other
Comments: For the first time in the electoral history of Sierra Leone, tactile ballots were used for the visually impaired (the blind and visually challenged) to vote independently without any support in identifying their choice of candidate to vote for.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed) d . Categorical (only possible to make one mark) f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide h . Party symbols in color j . Candidate photos in color m . Organized alphabetically o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station officials r . Other
Comments: For the first time in the electoral history of Sierra Leone, tactile ballots were used for the visually impaired (challenged) to vote independently without any support in identifying their choice of candidate to vote for.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand q . Copies of results are provided to observers s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments: The statement of poll form is filled out with the result ofthe election and copies given to party (candidates agents) for onward transmission to their candidates.
Source: National Electoral Commission Act 2002
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Regional level: Constituency as the collation centre of all results of the constituency.
Source: National Electoral Commission Act 2002
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Seats are allocated at constituency level in blocks, based on proportional representation concept
Source: National Electoral Commission Act 2002
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported b . By telephone c . By fax
Comments: The ravaged warin SL destroyed allcommunication infrastrature,like telephone lines and road network. As such the UNMSIL presence in SL used air flights and military communication systems during the 2002 elections.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
a . Ballots b . Unused and spoiled ballots c . Counterfoils of used ballots d . Voter rolls e . Tendered ballots f . Certificate of result g . Ballot boxes
Comments: Voting screens and other voting materials like indelible ink,ink pads and validating stamps
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
d . Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals e . Accompanied by election officials h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments: Party agents and observers are admitted at the collation centres where the final tally or colation of polling station results areaddedup at constituency centres.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
a . Political parties b . An individual candidate
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
c . Local Election Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Immediately after counting at the polling station, the presiding officer declares the results, but that does not show who has won the election at the constituency level,until the final collation has been done at the constituency centre before the conclusive result of the winner is declared
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: THe final results must be published ina a gazzet.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments: Within 48 hours. This is not mandatory on the National Electoral Commission
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: PUBLICLY OWNED - 98.1
GOVERNMENT OWNED - SLBS
PRIVATELY OWNED - KISI04, SKY RADIO
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments: OVER 60% - RADIO UNAMSIL (UNRADIO)
LESS THAN 30% - COMMUNITY RADIO
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio e . Print media
Comments: PRIVATE TELEVISION ARE YET TO BE DEVELOPED
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments: 30% TO 60% - SLBS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME016
Question: In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
Answer(s):
a . Public radio b . Government radio c . Private radio e . Government television g . Print media
Comments: PUBLIC RADIO - 2
GOVT RADIO - 1
PRIVATE RADIO - 2
GOVT TV - 1
PRINT MEDIA - 2
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio e . Print media
Comments: PRIVATE TELEVISION AREYET TO BE DEVELOPED
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments: INDEPENDENT REGULATOR (INDEPENDENT MEDIA COMMISSION HAS THE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY BUT OFTEN GOVT HAS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY)
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
c . Non governmental organisations
Comments: IT IS OPENED TO ALL INSTITUTIONS AND EVERY BODY AS LONG AS YOU FULFILL THE CONDITIONS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: MR. PAUL KAMARA, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGINGH EDITOR OF 'FOR DI PEOPLE' NEWS PAPER
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
d . No regulation
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
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
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
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
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
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
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
d . No exit polls conducted to date
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
b . After all polls close, before official results are available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: ONE COULD BE SANCTIONED AND HAULED BEFORE COURT
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
b . A press officer
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
a . Media packs/press kits b . Press releases c . Press conferences/briefings
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
a . Insufficient staff with responsibility for media relations b . Insufficient training of staff with responsibility for media relations c . Cost of paid advertising limiting dissemination of voter education messages
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
c . Not very effective
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
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
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments: SECTION 33 OF 1991 CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms f . Other (specify)
Comments: FOR ITEM 'F' NGOS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements g . Other(specify)
Comments: FOR 'G' FOCUSED GROUP MEETINGS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . No campaign organisations
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments: THAT IS THE ROUTINE
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: SECTION 33 OF 1991 CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISION (NEC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING ALL PUBLIC ELECTIONS AND REFERENDA
Source: SECTION 33 OF 1991 CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: SECTION 33 OF 1991 CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments: ONLY ENTRENCHED PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION (E.G. ISSUE OF PARAMOUNT CHIEFTAINCY NEEDS A REFERENDUM)
Source: 1991 CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority to international bodies f . Devolution g . Civil service i . Other public policy issues
Comments: ORDINARY PROVISIONS IN THE 1991 CONSTITUTION ARE NOT SUBJECT TO REFERENDUM
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government f . Other (specify)
Comments: THE CONSTITUTION
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department)
Comments: LAW OFFICER DEPT. (STATE ATTORNEY)
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal c . An explanatory text
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/08
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Voting age
Comments: QUALIFICATION TO VOTE IS LIMITED TO CITIZENS AND THOSE WHO ARE 18 YEARS AND ABOVE AND OF SOUND MIND
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination f . Devolution
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
a . Proposed title b . General explanation of purpose
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
e . Judiciary
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: IN THE EVENT OF AN OBJECTION
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
b . Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
b . To accept one proposal only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
b . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: NOT PART OF SIERRA LEONE LAWS
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/09
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
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
h . 21-30%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: It was developed for election 2002.
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
b . Yes
Comments: Special voting day is set aside for persons who would be working on the poll on election day, especially police, military, polling staff, etc.
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
a . At special advance polling centers e . Other
Comments: Special provision for staff working on election day.
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: Special voting day is set aside for persons who would be working on the poll on election day, especially police, military, polling staff, etc.
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: About 500 for rural area polling station population and 1,000 at urban area polling station population
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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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