Police (Discipline) Regulations, 2001
Regulations governing discipline within the Sierra Leone Police, including disciplinary offences and procedures.
Summary
The Police (Discipline) Regulations, 2001 are subsidiary legislation governing discipline within the Sierra Leone Police. They set out the standards of conduct required of police officers and the framework for dealing with breaches of discipline.
The Regulations define disciplinary offences, the procedure for investigating and hearing disciplinary charges, the rights of the officer concerned, and the sanctions that may be imposed (such as reprimand, reduction in rank or dismissal), together with any appeal. They support the maintenance of discipline, integrity and professional standards in the police service and are made under the police legislation.
Main provisions
- Define disciplinary offences for police officers.
- Set out the procedure for disciplinary investigations and hearings.
- Provide for the rights of the officer charged.
- Provide for sanctions, including reduction in rank and dismissal.
- Provide for appeals and support professional standards in the police.