Legal recognition

Protections around the Right to Food exist in the Sierra Leone Constitution in Article 7(1): “The State shall within the context of the ideals and objectives for which provisions are made in this Constitution—

b. manage and control the national economy in such a manner as to secure the maximum welfare and freedom of every citizen on the basis of social justice and equality of opportunity;

d. place proper and adequate emphasis on agriculture in all its aspects so as to ensure self-sufficiency in food production.“

Article 8(3): “The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that—

a. every citizen, without discrimination on any grounds whatsoever, shall have the opportunity for securing adequate means of livelihood as well as adequate opportunities to secure suitable employment;

c. the health, safety and welfare of all persons in employment are safeguarded and not endangered or abused, and in particular that special provisions be made for working women with children, having due regard to the resources of the State;

f. the care and welfare of the aged, young and disabled shall be actively promoted and safeguarded.”