Do Anti-Corruption laws bind Sierra Leoneans working in our embassies and consulates?
Yes. Sub section (1) of section 9 of the Anti Corruption Act 2000 states that any person who whether in Sierra Leone or elsewhere offers an advantage to a public officer as an inducement etc is guilty of an offence. Sub section (2) of section 9 of the Anti-Corruption Act 2000 states that any public officer who, whether in Sierra Leone or elsewhere solicits or accepts any advantage as an inducement etc to or a reward etc is guilty of an offence. Sierra Leoneans in embassies and consular abroad fall within this category.
