Section 16, REPEALED THE CONSTITUTION OF SIERRA LEONE 1978-12

(1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly andassociation, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade unions or other economic, social or professional associations for the protection of his interests. (2) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this Section to the extent that the law in question makes provision: a) which is reasonably required: i. in the interest of the proper functioning of the Recognised Party; or ii. in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; iii. for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedoms of other persons; or b) which imposes restrictions upon public officers or upon members of a defence force; or c) which imposes restrictions on the establishment of political parties other than the Recognised Party, which regulates the organisation, functioning, and registration of the Recognised Party, and the behaviour of members of the Recognised Party, and except in so far as that provision, or as the case may be, the thing done under the authority thereof, is shown not to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.