Sierra Leone Red Cross Society Act, 2012
An Act relating to the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, recognising its status and role under the Geneva Conventions.
Summary
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society Act, 2012 provides for the status, recognition and role of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society as the national Red Cross society and an auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field.
The Act recognises the Society, provides for its functions and its relationship with the Government, and protects the use of the red cross emblem and name in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. It enables the Society to carry out its humanitarian work — in disaster response, health and support to vulnerable people — within a clear legal framework. It complements the Geneva Conventions Act, 2012.
Main provisions
- Recognises the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society as the national society.
- Provides for its functions and its auxiliary role to the authorities.
- Protects the use of the red cross emblem and name.
- Enables its humanitarian work within a clear legal framework.
- Complements the Geneva Conventions Act, 2012.