The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat has held a consultative meeting with the Independent Police Complainants Board (IPCB) to review progress in implementing the Tripartite Recommendations relating to the institution.
The engagement took place on Wednesday 5 March 2026 at the conference room of the Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat as part of ongoing institutional consultations aimed at monitoring the implementation status of the national reform recommendations.
The meeting was chaired by the Coordinator of the Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat, Mr. Thomas Ngolo Katta, who provided an overview of previous engagements with key institutions and the Secretariat’s ongoing assessment of the implementation of the Tripartite Recommendations.
Discussions focused on updates from the IPCB on its institutional assessment, its response to the ongoing Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025, and progress made in implementing recommendations arising from the Management and Functional Review conducted by the Public Sector Reform Unit.
Participants also reviewed the development of policies and regulations within the institution, including the ongoing review of the IPCB Regulations 2013, which is expected to lead to the development of an Act of Parliament through the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Particular attention was given to the implementation status of Recommendations 32 and 75 of the Tripartite Report, with discussions centred on the progress made and the timelines for completing the outstanding aspects of the recommendations.
The Chairman of the Independent Police Complainants Board, Mr. Sahr Kpulun, acknowledged the work of the Tripartite Secretariat and reaffirmed the IPCB’s continued collaboration with the Secretariat. He highlighted the importance of strengthening the institutional framework of the IPCB, including ongoing efforts aimed at institutionalising the Board and exploring the possibility of its inclusion in the Constitution of Sierra Leone.
The Executive Secretary of the IPCB, Mr. Rashid Kabba, presented a detailed update on the institution’s policies, regulatory developments and the implementation of the Tripartite Recommendations relating to the IPCB.
Mr. Kabba confirmed that the Management and Functional Review conducted by the Public Sector Reform Unit had been successfully completed. He noted that Recommendation 32 focuses on reinforcing accountability and transparency, including the development of a communication campaign to inform the public about the IPCB, its mandate and how citizens can engage with the institution.
Updating the meeting on Recommendation 75, Mr. Kabba said the review of the IPCB Regulations 2013 is ongoing as part of efforts to develop an Act of Parliament that would formally establish the institution as an independent policing oversight body. He added that work towards preparing a Cabinet memorandum through the Ministry of Internal Affairs is underway, while public awareness efforts are expected to accompany the eventual enactment of the legislation.
Mr. Kabba also highlighted several challenges affecting the institution’s operations, including the absence of constitutional recognition, which he said limits the IPCB’s ability to operate fully within Sierra Leone’s governance framework.
He further noted that the institution faces operational constraints, including limited staffing, inadequate operational tools and insufficient institutional support, despite the importance of its oversight role.
The meeting concluded with Mr. Katta encouraging the IPCB to continue engaging the relevant authorities to expedite the legislative processes required to strengthen the institution. He also reaffirmed the Secretariat’s commitment to continued collaboration with institutions responsible for implementing the Tripartite Recommendations as part of the broader reform process in Sierra Leone.
