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VISION
“To pioneer excellence in law reform that is relevant, innovative, and responsive to the needs of Samoa”
MISSION
“To facilitate law reform in Samoa by providing pragmatic recommendations based on high quality research, analysis and effective consultation”
MANDATES
The Samoa Law Reform Commission’s legal mandate derives from:
- The Constitution of the Independent State of Samoa 1960; and
- The Law Reform Commissions Act 2008
It also has responsibilities under the following
- Public Service Act 2004
- National Provident Fund Act 1972
- Labour and Employment Relations Act 1989
- Accident Compensation Act 1989
- Public Finance Management Act 2001
- Lawyers and Legal Practice Act 2014
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 2002
- Law and Justice Sector Plan 2021 – 2025
- Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2021 – 2026
- SLRC Corporate Plan 2025 – 2030
- Government Priorities (Cabinet Directives)
- Public Service Working Conditions (Code of Conduct, Values and Principles of Employment)
SLRC SERVICES
CERTIFICATION
- SLRC provides free certification services
WHAT TO BRING?
- Original documents and copies of the documents you wish to certify
TYPES OF DOCUMENTS
Documents we can certify include but are not limited to the following:
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificates
- Driver’s License
- Academic Qualifications
- Recent Utility Bills
CORE FUNCTIONS
The core functions of the Commission under the Law Reform Commission Act 2008 are as follows
- To research and analyse areas of law considered to be in need of reform in accordance with reference:
- made to it by the Prime Minister, Cabinet or Attorney General; or
- self-initiated by the Commission
- To consult with and advise the public about its work
- To provide reports providing its recommendation to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and the Attorney General; and arrange for their publication upon Cabinet approval;
- If recommended in its report and where capacity allows, to draft new or amending laws or proposed legal framework for the approval of the approval of the Attorney General;
- To promote awareness of the laws of Samoa; and
- To advise government Ministries and agencies on the manner or content of reviews of the law conducted by those Ministries and agencies
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Working Hours
Come visit us
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM