13. Appreciates the various legislative frameworks, programs, activities and strategies put in place by the Republic of Uganda to give effect to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms enshrined under the African Charter as set out in its Report; 14. Welcomes and Commends the following legislative measures which were adopted during the reporting period to enhance the enjoyment of human rights, including notably: i. The Computer Misuse Act (2011); ii. The Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act (2012); iii. The Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act (2012); iv. The National Council for Older Persons Act, 2013; v. The Public Order Management Act (2013); vi. The Petroleum (Refining, Gas Processing and Conversion, Transportation and Storage) Act (2013); and vii. The Access to Information Regulations (2011). 15. Commends the Republic of Uganda for other initiatives aimed at progressive law reform, including the completion of a study on the reform of its Civil Procedure Act and its Civil Procedure Rules, which was conducted by the Uganda Law Reform Commission; 16. Further Commends Uganda for adopting the following policies and frameworks during the reporting period, in order to advance the promotion and protection of human rights in the country: i. The Uganda Vision 2040, launched on 18 April 2013 which, building on the progress made over the years, aspires to change the country from a predominantly low income country to a competitive upper middle income country within a period of 30 years; ii. The Legal Aid Policy developed by the Justice Law and Order Sector, aimed at providing free legal services for the poor and vulnerable; iii. The National HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategy to guide national effort in the fight against HIV/AIDS (2011-2015); 3