The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL) today welcomed the signing into law by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, which introduces changes aimed at ensuring a more efficient, accountable and expeditious delivery of criminal justice in Sierra Leone. The law, which replaces the 59-year-old legislation on criminal procedure, was signed into law on 11th September 2024.
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