Know Your Rights

The Right to Record

You have a constitutional right to take a record of the actions of law enforcement officers actively performing their public duties, provided it does not physically obstruct their …

General information only

This resource does not constitute legal advice for your individual case.

What you should know

You have a constitutional right to take a record of the actions of law enforcement officers actively performing their public duties, provided it does not physically obstruct their work.

Your circumstances matter.

Legal rights and available remedies depend on the facts of each situation. Contact A4A if you need advice about how the law applies to you.

When to seek help

If you are unsure how the law applies to your circumstances, if your rights may have been infringed, or if you have been arrested, detained, threatened or placed at immediate risk, seek legal assistance.

Legal reference points

For Sierra Leone legislation, judgments and other primary legal materials, use an authoritative source such as SierraLII. The legislation that applies to an individual matter may change or depend on the facts.

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