Section 36, The Sierra Leone Correctional Service Act, 2014

As soon as practicable after admission, every inmate shallbe given appropriate information about- (a) any right of appeal, which information shall be given within twenty four hours of admission; (b) the rights of inmates whilst in custody as provided for in this Act or prescribed by regulations, orders or directives of the Council or the Director-General; (c) their duties, responsibilities and obligations whilst in custody; (d) the procedures whereby they might earn low security classifications and be entitled to privileges and early release; and (e) the risks involved in sharing toothbrushes and razors, and engaging in unsafe sexual practices or tattooing.