Exploitation is not only limited to land but also to the natural resources in the seas. There are various cases of illegal fishing in the territorial waters of Sierra Leone. The Ministry of Fisheries on its part is taking steps to address this issue. Article 22 The right to economic, social and cultural development. Legal frame Work Section 7 (1) (a) of the Constitution provides that the government shall harness all natural resources of the nation to promote national prosperity. General Practise In 2009, the Mines and Minerals Act which seeks to improve the welfare of communities adversely affected by mining; and to introduce measures aimed at reducing the harmful effects of mining activities on the environment and to provide for other related matters was enacted. In addition, The Bumbuna Watershed Authority and the Bumbuna Conservation Area Act18 which provides for the establishment of the Bumbuna Watershed Management Authority, to coordinate sustainable land use and agriculture programmes in an environmentally compatible manner in the Bumbuna Watershed, to promote environmental management and biodiversity conservation in the Bumbuna Conservation Area, in order to address environmental and social needs associated with the operation of the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Dam, including, the physical protection and sustainability of the Bumbuna reservoir and to provide for other related matters; Environment Protection Agency Act19to provide for the effective protection of the environment and for other related matters. Article 23 The Right to national and international peace and security Legal framework Section 5 (b) of the Constitution provides that it shall be the duty of the state to provide security, peace and welfare for the people and that such shall be the duty of the police, the armed forces, public offices and all security agents. In addition, the constitution maintains that it shall be the responsibility of the state to promotes international cooperation for the consideration of international peace and security and mutual respect for their territorial integrity and independence, respect for international law and treaties as well as seeking of settlement of international disputes by negotiation, conciliation, arbitration or adjudication and the promotion of inter- African cooperation and unity. To ensure national security, the National Security and Central Intelligence Act of 2002 was promulgated to ensure the internal and external security of the State and establishes a National Security Council which is Chaired by His Excellency the President of Sierra Leone. It also establishes the Office of National Security (ONS) which is tasked with coordinating the security sector of the country. The Public Order Act of 1965 makes certain actions or omissions which threaten public security criminal offences under which, the perpetrator can be charged and brought before the courts of law. The Constitution also makes provision for public emergencies which according to it can be proclaimed by the president when it is imminent or such a situation has commenced. 18 19 Act No. 6 of 2008 Act No. 11 of 2008 24