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ADVISORY OPINIONLEGAL ADVISORY OPINION ON THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BILL- 2024
We acknowledged receipt of your letter dated 29th April 2024 requesting a position paper or legal advisory opinion from us over the current bill tabled before Parliament entitled: *The Criminal Procedure Bill of 2024. In response to your request, the prolific legal team of LEGAL LINK has done an extensive research enveloped as an advisory opinion for the urgent consideration of Members of Parliament as they embark on the passing of this Bill into law.
MEDIA UPDATETHE DANGERS OF MAKING BASELESS AND UNFOUNDED ACCUSATIONS AGAINST RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
Dear Chief Minister, THE DANGERS OF MAKING BASELESS AND UNFOUNDED ACCUSATIONS AGAINST RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS* CHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE (hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK) is deeply troubled by the malicious characterization and gaslighting statement made by you against religious institutions in Sierra Lone, in a national programme and in the capacity as Chief Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
MEDIA UPDATEINVITATION TO THE KUSH LIBERATION CONFERENCE-2024
As part of its mandate to advocate against the importation and use of dangerous drugs as well as the infringement of the right to health of vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone, LEGAL LINK in partnership with the GAZA AND BLACK STREET BOYS cordially invites you to the 1st NATIONAL KUSH LIBERATION CONFERENCE scheduled to take place on Thursday,18th April 2024 at the Africell American Corner, Bathurst street, Freetown starting from 9:30 am prompt.*
MEDIA UPDATECHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE LAUNCHES A RADIO PHONE -IN- PROGRAMME AT FLAMING VOICE OF HOPE RADIO (FM 93.7) CALLED: THE CHRISTIAN AND THE LAW
CHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK will launch a new radio program today, Easter Sunday called: THE CHRISTIAN AND THE LAW. The radio program will be hosted at the Flaming Voice of Hope Radio FM 93.7 under the auspices of the Flaming Church and His Grace, Bishop Dr Abu Koroma, the General Overseer of the Flaming Bible Church.
MEDIA UPDATECHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE CONDUCTS LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE TRAINING FOR 130 CHURCH LEADERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN FREETOWN
In line with its Christian education mandate, CHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE (hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK) has successfully conducted legal and compliance training for about 130 Church Pastors and administrators in Freetown. The training which was conducted on the 28th of March, 2024 and hosted at the Zion Praise Church, discusses highly critical legal compliance issues bothering on the law
MEDIA UPDATESTATUS OF THE CASE BROUGHT AGAINST UNIMAK BY AGGRIEVED STUDENTS IN THE HIGH COURT OF SIERRA LEONE
Today was a great day indeed for students’ unionism in Sierra Leone. Despite the fact that the Judge did not injunct the forthcoming UNIMAK graduation ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, the UNIMAK University students that brought the action felt enthused to have taking the bold steps to hold their university administration to account for being complicit in the discharge of their responsibilities. Indeed, the devil is in the details.
MEDIA UPDATELAWYER RASHID DUMBUYA GIVES A RESOUNDING SPEECH AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
ORGANIZED BY FREETOWN TERMINAL (AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS) AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 WATER QUAY PORT. Theme: "INSPIRE INCLUSION FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE" Let me start by thanking you all for inviting me as one of the Guest Speakers to make a statement on this august and colorful occasion
MEDIA UPDATEIN AN OPEN LETTER SENT TO THE REGISTRAR, LEGAL LINK CONDEMNS THE MOVE BY UNIMAK ADMINISTRATION TO CENSOR 16 LAW STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE MARCH 2024 GRADUATION CEREMONY
Dear Sir, LETTER OF APPEAL FOR THE AFFECTED STUDENTS TO BE PART OF THE MARCH 2024 GRADUATION CLASS We have received several complaints from about 16 affected students from your institution alleging that you have taken steps to disqualify them from being a part of the March 2024 Graduation Ceremony.
MEDIA UPDATELEGAL LINK PLAYS HOST TO THE FIRST SIERRA LEONE LAW CONFERENCE HELD AT FOURAH BAY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE.
In a well attended ceremony by representatives from the four colleges offering law programs in Sierra Leone, LEGAL LINK has successfully hosted the first Sierra Leone Law Conference, which took place at the Multi– Purpose Hall, FBC on Thursday 29th February 2024.
MEDIA UPDATELEGAL LINK DONATES MILLIONS IN FOOD ITEMS TO THE OLD PEOPLES HOME AND MANAHEIM ORPHANAGE IN GRAFTON ON VALENTINE'S DAY.
In a heartwarming gesture aimed at spreading love and compassion, The Christian Lawyers Center also known as *LEGAL LINK* has on Wednesday, 14th February 2024, extended its caring hand by donating food items worth millions of Leones to the Old People's Home and the Manaheim orphanage in Grafton, Freetown.
MEDIA UPDATEADVERTISEMENT FOR FIVE (5) INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
Christian Lawyers Centre hereinafter referred to as (LEGAL LINK) hereby calls for applications for three (3) months LEGAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT* at its office at No. 89 Fort Street Freetown. Interested persons who wish to apply for this Legal internship opportunity must meet the following criteria
MEDIA UPDATELEGAL LINK LAUNCHES THE SECURITY WATCH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO REPORT ON THE USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS IN SIERRA LEONE.
Christian Lawyers Centre hereinafter referred to as (LEGAL LINK) has successfully launched the "Security Watch” Quarterly Newsletter initiative on Thursday,1st February 2024 at its office headquarters in Freetown.
MEDIA UPDATESIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WINS THE THIRD ANNUAL INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION ON THE LAWS AND JUSTICE SYSTEM OF SIERRA LEONE
In pursuit of its mandate to promote legal education and awareness in Sierra Leone, LEGAL LINK, in partnership with the African Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire, has successfully organized the Third Annual Inter-Secondary School Quiz Competition on the Law and Justice System in Sierra Leone, also known as the 'Youth and The Law Quiz Competition.'
VIDEO STATEMENTFORMER COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN SIERRA LEONE GIVES AN ADVISORY OPINION ON RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, HANDLING OF PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS BY THE POLICE, THE ADEBAYOR EFFECT AND POLICING THE 2023 ELECTIONS
In his video interview, the prolific legal guru educates the police and the citizenry on peaceful demonstrations and the notification requirements as provided under the Public Order Act of 1965, advises the state on how to silence the voice of ADEBAYOR and urge all and sundry to respect law enforcement officials as they carry out their lawful duties within the state.
PRESS STATEMENT LEGAL LINK CONDEMNS THE BRUTAL KILLING OF ASP MATTHEW MOIWAH GBANYA AND CALLS FOR A PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO THE WIDESPREAD ATTACKS AGAINST STATE SECURITY OFFICERS IN RECENT TIMES
While we condemn the intentional shooting of ASP MATTHEW MOIWAH GBANYA, the Regional Coordinator of the Operational Support Division for the North-East region in Makeni, we note also that a couple of other state security officers have faced similar cold-blooded deaths in recent times without much accountability on the true cause of their deaths.
ADVISORY OPINION 10 REASONS AS TO WHY A BAN ON PEACEFUL STREET RALLIES AND CAMPAIGNS PRIOR TO THE JUNE 2023 ELECTIONS MAY BE WRONG, UNJUST, ILLEGAL, EXAGGERATED AND MISPLACED
Christian Lawyers Centre hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK has followed keenly the discussions around banning of street rallies and campaigns in the weeks leading to the June 2023 elections.
MEDIA UPDATE 15 INDEPENDENT CSOs FORM A WORKING GROUP ON ELECTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
On Friday March 31st 2023, at the office of LEGAL LINK, representatives from 15 independent civil society organizations met and agreed to form a Consortium called The Civil Society Working Group on Elections and Human Rights in Sierra Leone, in a bid to complement the efforts of the government, National Electoral Commission, elections management bodies and other partners in conducting free, fair, inclusive, transparent and credible elections in the country.
MEDIA UPDATE AT THE 2023 NATIONAL INTEGRITY AWARDS, LAWYER RASHID DUMBUYA WINS THE ZCC HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD OF THE YEAR.
The Executive Director of LEGAL LINK, lawyer Rashid Dumbuya was crowned yesterday at the National Integrity Awards 2023 with the ZCC Human Rights Award of the year for his outstanding contributions in the human rights sector and in defense of the rights of vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone.
MEDIA UPDATE LEGAL LINK CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH INMATES AT THE FEMALE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE IN FREETOWN
Christian Lawyers Centre (hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK ) has on Wednesday, 8th March 2023, celebrated the International Women's Day by holding motivational talks with inmates at the Female Correctional Centre in Freetown and also making donations to them.
MEDIA UPDATE LEGAL LINK CELEBRATES VALENTINE'S DAY WITH ORPHANS AND THE AGED AT GRAFTON, FREETOWN
In line with it's mandate to seeking the welfare of vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone, Christian Lawyers Centre (LEGAL LINK) has begun a healing, counseling and rehabilitation sessions for Mohamed Mansaray alias Blacka inorder to help him reintegrate and enjoy a normal life in society.
MEDIA ADVISORY LEGAL LINK CALLS ON THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT BLACKA AS HE GOES THROUGH HEALING, REHABILITATION AND TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
In line with it's mandate to seeking the welfare of vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone, Christian Lawyers Centre (LEGAL LINK) has begun a healing, counseling and rehabilitation sessions for Mohamed Mansaray alias Blacka inorder to help him reintegrate and enjoy a normal life in society.
MEDIA UPDATE SIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WINS THE FIRST POSITION AND THE BISHOP ABU KOROMA LAW PRIZE IN THE YOUTH VS THE LAW ANNUAL QUIZ COMPETITION
In line with it's mandate to promoting awareness raising on the law and human rights, LEGAL LINK in partnership with AYV Media Empire has successfully hosted the maiden program called "THE YOUTH AND THE LAW" with the Sierra Leone Grammar School emerging as the Victors of the Competition.
PRESS STATEMENT LEGAL LINK SECURES A DISCHARGE VERDICT FOR BLACKA, A MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT, WARNS THE PUBLIC TO STOP USING HIM AS A POLITICAL STOOGE AND URGES THE POLICE TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION AND MEDICAL SUPPORT TO HIM
Christian Lawyers Centre hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK is pleased to announce that it has today, Friday 13th of May 2022 secured a discharge verdict for Blacka at the Magistrate Court No 4, holden at Pa Demba Road Freetown, presided over by Magistrate Rashid Jalloh.
ADVISORY OPINION THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF JUSTICE ADRIAN FISHER'S JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF ALFRED PETER CONTEH Vs APC AND OTHERS
It could be recalled that on Thursday 28th April 2022, Justice Adrian Fisher delivered the final Judgment in the landmark case between Alfred Peter Conteh ( Plaintiff) and former president Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, the All People’s Congress (APC) party, the Secretary General, Osman Foday Yansaneh and the PPRC ( Defendants).
MEDIA UPDATE LEGAL LINK CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR 150 PASTORS, 2 BISHOPS AND 40 CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM LAW STUDENTS ON LEGAL COMPLIANCE ISSUES AFFECTING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN FREETOWN
In fulfilment of its education mandate, CHRISTIAN LAWYERS CENTRE has offered an opportunity to about 150 pastors, 40 Muslim and Christian law students and 2 Bishops to be trained on legal compliance issues in Freetown.
MEDIA UPDATE LEGAL LINK CELEBRATES VALENTINE'S DAY WITH ORPHANS AND THE AGED AT GRAFTON, FREETOWN
As part of its mandate to ensuring that the world becomes a better place for older persons and orphans, LEGAL LINK on the 14th February 2022 (Valentine’s Day) donated food items such as rice, oil, onions, Maggie, water, clothings, pampas, and cupcakes to the Aged at the Old People's Home and the abandoned children at Manaheim Children Orphanage at Grafton, Freetown.
MEDIA UPDATE LETTER TO CHIEF JUSTICE : DECONGESTING THE PRISONS IN SIERRA LEONE THROUGH A JUDICIAL WEEK IS GOOD BUT MAY NOT BE SUSTAINABLE
It is out of a deep sense of cosmic responsibility, love for our justice system, country and the many innocent victims behind bars that we write you this open letter. But before delving into the thrust of our message, let us start by acknowledging the great strides you and your team are undertaking in the judiciary by ensuring the introduction of novel reforms within our criminal justice system.
Advisory OpinionEXAMINING THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE MAADA BIO GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW PROCESS AND PROFFERING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORM
On the 13th of January, 2022, the Bio - led government of Sierra Leone presented a white paper to the public as a response to the recommendations made by the Technical Committee from their painstaking examination of the report of the Justice Cowan Constitutional Review Committee and the 2017 white paper.
Press StatementLEGAL LINK CROWNED AS THE DISABLE- FRIENDLY CSO OF THE YEAR 2021
Crowning LEGAL LINK as the most Disable - friendly civil society organization of the year 2021 and receiving that award from no less a person but the Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs Baindu Dassama Kamara speak volumes
Press StatementLEGAL LINK CONDEMNS THE VERBAL ATTACKS, INTIMIDATION AND CENSORSHIP OF WOMEN IN SIERRA LEONE BY STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS
As an organization that defends the rights of vulnerable groups, promotes respect for the rule of law, due process and constitutionality in Sierra ...
Media UpdateLEGAL LINK CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AND LAUNCHES ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY REPORT AND WEBSITE
LEGAL LINK CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AND LAUNCHES ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY REPORT AND WEBSITE
Media UpdatePRELIMINARY FINDINGS
The CSO court monitoring group in collaboration with Legal Link congratulates the ACC over tis sustained progress in the MCC control of corruption score card but calls on the institution and the special court on corruption to address the issues of selective justice and prolonged trials respectively.
Media UpdateLEGAL LINK AND THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN SIERRA LEONE CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The theme for the 2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is: “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”
Media UpdateLAWYER RASHID DUMBUYA RECEIVES AN AWARD AS "ADVOCATE FOR THE FAITH" FROM THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY IN SIERRA LEONE
In a spectacular and epoch making ceremony held at the Flaming Bible Church on the 9th of May 2021 and attended by the Bishops, pastors and leaders of the Christian community in Sierra Leone, lawyer Rashid Dumbuya has been crowned as an "Advocate for the Faith".
Media UpdateGENIDA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGAL LINK AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS HAVE DEVELOPED A DRAFT NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT FOR SIERRA LEONE
Global Engagement Network on Internal Displacements in Africa ( GENIDA) in partnership with LEGAL LINK and other relevant stakeholders have successfully developed a draft National Action Plan on Internal displacement for Sierra Leone.
Media UpdateLEGAL LINK HELPS FOUR JOURNALISTS SECURE A DISCHARGE VERDICT IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT No 2 AT PADEMBA ROAD, FREETOWN
Christian Lawyers Centre (hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a discharge verdict for Four leading Journalists in Sierra Leone who were standing trial at the Magistrate Court No 2, Pa Demba road Freetown.
Media Update150 Church leaders and administrators in the west end of Freetown receive training on legal compliance issues
In fulfilment of its religious and educational mandate, LEGAL LINK has successfully conducted a Legal and Compliance training for 150 church leaders and their administrators in the west end of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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