Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, as amended to 2022
Protection from Violence
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    Whereas every person in Sierra Leone is entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following—
    a. life, liberty, security of person,
    … (Sec. 15)

Protection from Violence
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    (1) No person shall be held in slavery or servitude or be required to perform forced labour or traffic or deal in human beings.
    … (Sec. 19)
Protection from Violence
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    (1) No person shall be subject to any form of torture or any punishment or other treatment which is inhuman or degrading.
    … (Sec. 20)
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Sections 18 (Protection of freedom of movement), 22 (Protection for privacy of home and other property), 24 (Protection of freedom of conscience), 25 (Protection of freedom of expression and the press) and 26 (Protection of freedom of assembly and association).
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Chapter III on the Recognition and Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Sec. 35 as amended by 2022 Amendment.