Sierra Leone
- System of government
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 Unitary presidential constitutional republic
System of government-References:
- Total population
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 7,075,641
Total population-References:
- Total area (in square kilo meters)
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 71,740 km2
Total area (in square kilo meters)-References:
- Number of registered voters
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 2,692,635
Number of registered voters-References:
- Number of registered political parties
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19
10
Number of registered political parties-References:
- Number of polling stations
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Average number of voters per polling station
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting age
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 18
Voting age-References:
- Elected Offices
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Election system
- Last Updated : 2016-10-19 The President is elected by absolute majority vote through a two-round system to serve a 5-year term.
In the Parliament, 112 members are elected by plurality vote in single-member constituencies to serve 5-year terms and 12 members are elected by indirect vote to serve 5-year terms
Election system-References:
- Terms of office
- Last Updated : 2016-10-19 Plurality (FPTP)
Terms of office-References:
- Election
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 Sierra Leonean general election, 2012
Election-References:
- Date
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 17 November 2012
Date-References:
- Political parties in the elections
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Number of elected candidates
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19
112
Number of elected candidates-References:
- Voter turnout
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 80%
Voter turnout-References:
- Number of ballots cast
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 2,141,062
Number of ballots cast-References:
- Legal framework for elections
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Part of Constitution - Separate legislation
Legal framework for elections-References:
- Legal provisions
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 Constitution, section 37, 108:
Legal provisions-References:
- Referenda
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 Constitution, section 108:
Referenda-References:
- People’s Initiatives
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 No
People’s Initiatives-References:
- Recall Votes
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 No
Recall Votes-References:
- Official name
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 National Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone
Official name -References:
- Mission, Vision, Key Objectives, Functions
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the National Electoral Commission [NEC] is that of an independent, credible and well-resourced institution which promotes democracy and good governance by continually administering
elections in such a manner that the results are acceptable to all
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Electoral Commission [NEC] is a public institution, whose mission is to organize, conduct
and supervise all public elections and referenda, register all eligible voters, demarcate constituency
boundaries and make regulations for the efficient performance of its functions.
The National Electoral Commission shall impartially serve all stakeholders in the electoral process,
and shall undertake voter education programmes for the citizens of Sierra Leone as a means of promoting
and sustaining democracy, good governance and an enlightened citizenry.
Mission, Vision, Key Objectives, Functions-References:
- Type of EMB(independent, governmental, mixed)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Independent
Type of EMB(independent, governmental, mixed)-References:
- EMB budget source
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 The legislature - Donors
EMB budget source-References:
- EMB expenditure audit
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18
The Public Elections Act, 2012, art. 10
The Commission shall keep proper books of account and other records in relation to any moneys appropriated for the purposes of the Commission by Parliament or received by the Commission from any other source and the-accounts shall be kept in a form approved by the Auditor-General and shall be audited annually by Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by him.
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EMB expenditure audit-References:
- Number of EMB members (commissioners)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 1 - 10 members
Number of EMB members (commissioners)-References:
- Term of EMB members (commissioners)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 For a specified number of years
Term of EMB members (commissioners)-References:
- Who appoints members (commissioners)?
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Head of State - Legislature - Political parties
Who appoints members (commissioners)?-References:
- Selection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Legislative appointment - Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Selection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson-References:
- Administrative divisions
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18
divided into 3 provinces and a Western Area for the capital Freetown.
The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 14 districts. 12 are rural, with the capital Freetown divided into 2 districts
Administrative divisions -References:
- Delimitation of constituencies(electoral district)
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Criteria for drawing boundaries
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 "Equality" of population - Respecting natural barriers - Geographic size of district - Communities of interest/cultural concerns - Other
Criteria for drawing boundaries-References:
- Body responsible for drawing boundaries
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Body responsible for drawing boundaries-References:
- Requirements on the right to vote
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reasons for having the right to vote revoked
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Electoral Eligibility
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reasons for having the eligibility revoked
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Requirements for party registration
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Signature requirement - Deposit requirement
Requirements for party registration-References:
- Candidate nomination
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Nomination by political parties
- Self nomination (independents)
- Candidate Registration (National Assembly members)
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Requirement
- Period
- Method
- Application form
- Acceptance and notice
- Restriction/Prohibition on candidate registration
- Candidate registration deposit
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Amount of fee
- Return of fee
- Uncontested Election
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Preparation of the voters list
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Whether the registration is compulsory (or not)
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Who is responsible for the voters list
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voters list preparation procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Inspection and objection procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Definition
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Period
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Methods
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Prohibited forms of campaigning
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Who is not permitted to campaign
- Campaign Finance
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Campaign expense limit
- Income and expenditure of campaign expense
- Report, public inspection, and open of income and expenditure
- Investigation on income and expenditure of campaign expense & actions
- Reimbursement of campaign expense
- Presiding officers
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① How many of officers in a polling station
② Roles of each officer
③ How we nominate the officers
- Facilities or items a polling station is equipped with
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Polling station location criteria
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting hours
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Is compulsory or voluntary?
② How many ballot papers are distributed to each voter?
- Ballot Paper
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Determination of the order of candidates on ballots
② What has to be included in the ballot paper?
③ Ballot paper design or sample ballot paper
④ Valid and invalid ballot paper
- Voting Procedures
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Start ofvoting
- Process of voting
- End of voting
- Marking method
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Special voting (Absentee / Early / Proxy / Assisted / Postal / etc)
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Who are subjected to do
② Voting procedures
- Counting Location
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 The polling stations
Counting Location-References:
- Counting period
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Vote counting method
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Counting Procedures
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 voters who voted - Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters - Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) - Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate - Counted by hand - Copies of results are provided to observers - Copies of results are provided to party agents
Counting Procedures-References:
- When are ballots recounted?
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 By request
When are ballots recounted?-References:
- Who is eligible to vote for overseas voting?
- Last Updated : 2016-11-03 Outside the country voting is not permitted
Who is eligible to vote for overseas voting?-References:
- Overseas voters list preparation
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Where to vote
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting procedure for early voting
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Methods used to transport ballot papers
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Counting procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- How is the elected candidate chosen in the case of a tie?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Apportioning of National Assembly seats
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Results Announcement
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Is the announcement of preliminary result required?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Deadline for announcement of final results
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reason for holding a by- or re-election
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- By-election dates
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Electoral process
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time-References:
- Television debates
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 presidential elections - legislative elections
Television debates-References:
- Blackout period for release of election survey results
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Electoral dispute resolution body
- Last Updated : 2016-11-03 Court of general jurisdiction (including Supreme Court)
Electoral dispute resolution body-References:
- Electoral dispute resolution mechanism
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Alternative electoral dispute resolution mechanism
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Direct public funding
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- If so, eligibility criteria for direct public funding
- If so, how this fund will be allocated
- Private funding of political parties
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- If so, is there limit on the amount a donor can contribute to candidate or political party
- Regulation, monitoring and investigation
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Regulation, monitoring and investigation bodies
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Which electoral processes are using ICTs?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voter registration and identification
- E-voting
- Processing of results
- Election administration
- When it was introduced
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Gender equality
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 Female Population: 3,056,584 (2012)
· Is Sierra Leone a signatory to CEDAW: Yes (21 September 1988)
· Has Sierra Leone ratified CEDAW: Yes (11 November 1988)
· Gender Quota: No
· Female candidates in this election: No
· Number of Female Parliamentarians: 15 (following the 2012 elections)
· Human Development Index Position: 181 (2014)
· Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) Categorization: Very High (2014)
Gender equality-References:
- Aids for disabled or handicapped voters
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18 Is Sierra Leone a signatory to CRPD: Yes (30 March 2007)
Has Sierra Leone ratified CRPD: Yes (4 October 2010)
Population with a disability: 906,473 (est.)
Aids for disabled or handicapped voters -References:
- Voter education
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 Election time only
Voter education-References:
- National civic education
- Last Updated : 2016-08-29 conducted by the National Electoral Management Body - conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
National civic education-References:
- EMB Staff education
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Domestic observation
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- International observation
- Last Updated : 2016-11-18
Following an invitation from the Government of Sierra Leone and the National Electoral Commission, the European Union has established a mission to observe the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council Elections in Sierra Leone, scheduled for 17 November 2012.
The EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) led by Chief Observer Richard Howitt, a British member of the European Parliament, comprises a total of 28 long-term observers, 50 short-term observers and 7 election analystsfrom the different EU member states.
International observation-References:
- Partnerships/MoUs
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- International Activities
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Major challenges to elections
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Measures taken to deal with those Challenges
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03