Section 13, The Refugees Protection Act, 2007

(1) During the refugee status determination process, theapplicant has– (a) the right to– (i) be fully informed by the Implementing Agency, in a language he understands, where necessary, through an interpreter provided free of charge by the Agency, of the functioning of the process and of his rights therein; (ii) be in contact with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or any other organisation which may assist him; (iii) be represented by a legal practitioner or other person of his choice in the process; (iv) receive a reasoned, written decision in the case of a negative decision; and (b) the duty to– (i) comply with lawful orders of the State and co-operate with competent authorities in the performance of their official duties; (ii) submit all documents in his possession which may be used to establish his identity, nationality, as well as the manner of his entering Sierra Leone; (iii) in case he does not posses any identity documents, to certify to the competent authorities his identity, the date and place of birth and his family status and details of family members; (iv) observe all laws governing reception, transit, registration and residence of refugees; (v) keep the Implementing Agency informed of his address and comply with any instructions of the State concerning location of residence; (vi) provide the competent authorities with full and true information.