Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law-CARL

21/04/2026

The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law, Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has successfully concluded a series of trainings for community stakeholders across Falaba, Moyamba, and Kailahun Districts.

The sessions focused on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), the Sexual Offences Act, 2019 (as amended), and national and community referral pathways.

-Funded by UNDP

14/04/2026

Happening now!

The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law, Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) is training community stakeholders on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), the Sexual Offences Act, 2019 (as amended), and national and community referral pathways across parts of Falaba, Moyamba, and Kailahun Districts.

This initiative is strengthening awareness, promoting justice, and enhancing community-based response systems to address SGBV.

Together, we are advancing accountability, protection, and access to justice for all.

-Funded by UNDP

26/03/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

CONCERNS OVER APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR FOR FREETOWN CITY COUNCIL

Download press statement 👇🏽
https://carl.org.sl/concerns-over-appointment-of-acting-mayor-for-freetown-city-council/

10/03/2026

Still on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025👇🏽

06/03/2026

Clause relating to Section 87 (1) (Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025) replaces the current flexible election timetable with a fixed election date
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04/03/2026

The Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes a significant modification to the threshold for electing a President in the first round👇🏽

25/02/2026

The Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025 proposes significant reforms to Sierra Leone’s constitutional,
electoral, and governance framework. The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law, Sierra Leone
(CARL-SL) recognizes that constitutional reform is a legitimate and necessary process in any evolving
constitutional democracy. However, such reforms must strengthen democratic accountability, uphold the
rule of law, and reflect the sovereign will of the people

12/02/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

APC Compliance with PPRC Sanctions and the Imperative of Consistent Enforcement
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05/12/2025

18/11/2025

CARL-SL Strengthens Community Action Against SGBV Across 3 Districts!

From 10th–15th November 2025, the Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law – Sierra Leone (CARL-SL), with support from UNDP, successfully trained 150 community stakeholders across Kailahun, Falaba, and Moyamba on:

✔ Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
✔ Sexual Offences Act 2019 (As Amended)
✔ Survivor-centred referral pathways
✔ Women’s matrimonial property & inheritance rights

Participants included traditional leaders, CSOs, teachers, paralegals, youth & women leaders — all committed to building safer communities for women and girls.

This initiative strengthens justice pathways, community protection systems, and local advocacy for survivors throughout Sierra Leone.

29/10/2025

CARL-SL Concludes Training for Commercial Bike Riders on Bail Regulations

Today, 29th October 2025, the Centre for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL-SL) successfully concluded a one-day training session for commercial bike riders on Sierra Leone’s bail regulations.

The event, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was held at the Bike Riders Union Building in Upgun, Western Urban District.

The training brought together executives and other key members of the Bike Riders Union to enhance their understanding of the country’s bail process and their legal rights when interacting with law enforcement officers.

In his opening remarks, Jeremy Ben Simbo, Acting Executive Director of CARL-SL, underscored the importance of legal awareness across all sectors of society.

“Knowledge of the bail process empowers riders to better engage with law enforcement and strengthens the justice system as a whole,” he stated.

Facilitator Mary Magdalene Kelfalla guided participants through key provisions of Sierra Leone’s Bail Regulation, emphasizing fair procedures and citizens’ rights during arrest as essential components of upholding justice.

Participants welcomed the initiative, describing it as highly relevant.

A participant, Foday Sesay, noted that the knowledge gained would help reduce unnecessary detentions and promote better understanding between riders and the police.

The training concluded with a lively discussion, during which participants shared personal experiences and proposed practical strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Bike Riders Union and justice sector institutions.

Similar trainings will be conducted in four other districts—Western Rural, Bo, Bombali, and Kenema—as part of ongoing efforts to empower youth bike riders as sustainable agents of peace in Sierra Leone.