Political Parties Act, 2002
An Act providing for the registration and regulation of political parties and the Political Parties Registration Commission in Sierra Leone.
Summary
The Political Parties Act, 2002 provides for the registration and regulation of political parties in Sierra Leone and establishes the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) to administer the system. It was part of the post-war framework for democratic politics.
The Act provides for the registration of political parties and the conditions they must meet, the role, composition and functions of the PPRC, the regulation of parties' conduct, organisation and finances, and the resolution of disputes involving parties. It aims to promote orderly, transparent and democratic multi-party politics. It was amended in 2002.
Main provisions
- Provides for the registration of political parties.
- Establishes the Political Parties Registration Commission.
- Sets the conditions parties must meet to register and operate.
- Regulates parties' conduct, organisation and finances.
- Provides for the resolution of disputes involving political parties.