21 Long Trial Process This occurs both in civil and criminal cases, and it results partly from insufficient number of judges and magistra tes. Appointment of more judges is under consideration. Sorne accused persons are on remand for 3 years, it is alleged. The penalty for rape is death, and if an accused person is likely to be sentenced to death, witnesses are not likely to corne forth and you are faced with long remands. Wrongdoing in the military is prosecuted. The minister was not aware of torture perpetrated by the army. The 48 hours limitation period to detention without trial is observed although sometimes its observance becomes operationally difficult. Meetings with NGOs (i) On Wednesday 15 July I visited United Orphanage School, which is situated n.ear the Aids Information Centre in Kampala. The children, numbered in hundreds, 450 according to official records corne from the streets, parents who have died as a result of war, HIV or similar background. A selection procedure ensures that the pupils are the rnost vulnerable and needy among their peers. Apart from basic education, attempt is made to impart skills that will stand them in good stead when they leave the school. At an assembly of pupils, staff and pressmen the pupils entertained us with songs and dancing. After appeals for support by staff and pupils, which themselves were preceded by accounts of the aims, activities and achievements of the school, I gave a short address encouraging both pupils and staff to continue their good work after briefly telling them about the Commission. This is an institution worthy of support. Mr. Kayerere Robert, a very energetic member of staff of the school organised my visit to the school, and I am grateful to him. (ii) Mr. Livingstone Sewanyana, Executive Director of Foundation for Human Rights Iniatiative received me in his office in Kampala on Thursday 16 July 1998. He briefed me on the impressive work of his organisation: seminars, 9