Constitution Reinstatement (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1996
An Act making consequential provision on the reinstatement of the 1991 Constitution following the return to civilian democratic rule in 1996.
Summary
The Constitution Reinstatement (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1996 was enacted as Sierra Leone returned to civilian, democratic government in 1996 after the period of National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) military rule. It made the consequential legal provisions needed upon the reinstatement of the 1991 Constitution.
The Act addressed the transition back to constitutional order — confirming the operation of the restored Constitution and making provision for the continuity of laws, offices and institutions following the suspension of ordinary constitutional government. It is an important marker of the 1996 democratic transition.
Main provisions
- Makes consequential provision on the reinstatement of the 1991 Constitution.
- Marks the return to civilian democratic rule in 1996.
- Provides for continuity of laws, offices and institutions after military rule.
- Facilitates the transition back to constitutional order.