Sierra Leone MPs to debate three new bills
Lawmakers will convene on November 9, 2026, to scrutinize legislation on military veterans, explosives, and mental health.
Sierra Leone's Parliament has called all Members of Parliament to a pre-legislative hearing on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Freetown's Parliament Building. The session will be held in Committee Room One.
Lawmakers are strongly encouraged to attend promptly to deliberate on three major legislative proposals: The Military Veterans Agency Act 2026, The National Explosives Regulatory Authority Act 2026, and The Mental Health Act 2026. This hearing is a crucial step for reviewing and shaping the bills before their formal parliamentary readings.
The deliberations will allow members to examine the proposed laws, consider their potential implications, and identify areas needing clarification or amendment. The outcome is expected to strengthen legislation concerning military veterans' welfare, explosives regulation, and mental health services.
Why it mattersThe hearing will shape new laws affecting military veterans, explosives regulation, and mental health services in Sierra Leone.