Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has restricted the role of the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) in ongoing constitutional amendment proceedings, clarifying that the organisation is not a party to the case before the Supreme Court.
During Tuesday’s hearing at Court No. 1 in Freetown, Kamanda said ILRAJ would participate only as amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” allowing it to provide legal expertise and an independent perspective on issues under consideration.
The clarification limits ILRAJ’s involvement to assisting the court rather than participating as a formal party in the proceedings.
The constitutional amendment case continues before the Supreme Court, attracting public attention and legal interest as the court considers submissions from the parties and interested stakeholders.
The court’s clarification establishes the capacity in which ILRAJ can contribute to the proceedings, with its role focused on providing assistance to the justices on relevant legal questions.