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Electoral Laws (Amendment) Act, 2002

An Act amending the electoral laws of Sierra Leone ahead of the 2002 elections.

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Summary

The Electoral Laws (Amendment) Act, 2002 amends the principal electoral law of Sierra Leone, adjusting the rules for the conduct of elections. It was enacted in the context of the 2002 general elections held after the end of the civil war.

As an amending statute it alters specified provisions of the Electoral Laws Act concerning matters such as registration, nomination, polling or the conduct of elections, and must be read together with the principal electoral law.

Main provisions

  • Amends specified provisions of the principal electoral law.
  • Adjusts rules for the conduct of elections.
  • Enacted in the context of the 2002 general elections.
  • Takes effect as part of, and is read together with, the principal electoral law.