Peace Pillar
Human Dignity and Non-Discrimination
The constitution broadens protections against discrimination, adding protections for gender, disability, and ethnic identity. This ensures equal treatment in schools, workplaces, and public services.
Justice and Judicial Reform
The requirement for judicial review of detentions ensures no citizen is detained without fair process. The Judiciary is strengthened through clearer independence, improved access to justice, and accountability mechanisms drawn from accepted CRC recommendations.
Political Stability Mechanisms
The constitution retains presidential term limits, safeguards multiparty democracy, and strengthens checks and balances.
Role of Traditional Leadership
The powers and cultural significance of chiefs remain protected. Their roles in local governance and community justice are reaffirmed.
Security and National Cohesion
Stronger oversight of security institutions ensures fairness, human rights compliance, and the prevention of abuses.
Economic Pillar
Property Rights and Land Governance
The constitution clarifies land ownership, strengthens customary land protections, and ensures fair access for investors without undermining community rights.
Fiscal Responsibility
Stronger accountability mechanisms ensure responsible borrowing and public expenditure management.
Decentralisation for Development
Local councils receive clearer powers, revenue rights, and responsibilities. This ensures services reach communities faster.
Resource Governance
Includes provisions promoting transparency, fairness, and benefit sharing in minerals, fisheries, and natural resources.
Environmental Protections
For the first time, environmental sustainability is recognised in line with CRC recommendations.
Social Protection Systems
The new and improved constitution now guarantees frameworks for health, social welfare, and safety nets for vulnerable groups.
Generational Pillar
Education as a Constitutional Right
Education is now protected by law, ensuring access for all children and promoting adult and continuing education.
Youth Participation and Age of Majority
The constitution clarifi es the age of majority and encourages youth inclusion in public life and policymaking.
Entrepreneurship and Tech Readiness
Provisions encourage an enabling environment for innovation, digital entrepreneurship, and technology access.
Modern Governance Structures
Independent institutions are strengthened, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability for future generations.
Digital Governance and Global Mobility
Stronger personal rights and modern legal protections enhance Sierra Leone’s global profile, which benefits young people seeking opportunities regionally and internationally.