Under the Universal Periodic Review, the government of Uganda has agreed to incorporate provisions of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) into domestic law. Officers of the Uganda Police Force are also under directive to as much as possible to carry out investigation before carrying out arrests. ARTICLE 7: The Right to a Fair Trial Legislative measures: The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda guarantees uniform access to justice for all Uganda citizens. This includes and is not only limited to access to all courts for all individuals on matters touching their rights as enshrined under the Constitution. Article 28 provides that in the determination of civil rights and obligations or any criminal charge, a person shall be entitled to a fair, speedy and public hearing before an independent and impartial court or tribunal established by law. Apart from the guarantees enshrined in the Constitution, various other laws like the Judicature Act, the Civil Procedure Act and Criminal Procedure Act all entrench the right to a fair hearing. Other measures: The Justice Law and Order Sector has developed a legal Aid Policy which is aimed at providing free legal services for the poor and vulnerable. This Policy encompasses both legal representation and advice to the public. ARTICLE 8: The Right to Freedom of Conscience, Profession and Practice of Religion Legal measures: Article 29 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda provides that every person shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression which shall include the press and other media, freedom of thought, conscience and belief, freedom of practice of any religion, freedom to assemble. Other Measures: Every Ugandan is free to practice a profession or religion of their choice within the bounds of the law and human rights. Religious affiliation in Uganda also includes several indigenous traditional faiths. ARTICLE 9: The Right to Information and to Express and Disseminate Opinions within the Law Legal measures: Article 41 of the Constitution of Uganda provides that every citizen has a right to access information of the State or any other organ or agency of the State except where the release of information is likely to prejudice the security or sovereignty of the State or interfere with the right to the privacy of any person. In 2006, the Access to Information Act accordingly became part of the Laws of Uganda. The Act reaffirms the constitutional right of every Ugandan to access information from organs of the State and accordingly prescribes the processes by which anyone can obtain such information. In 2011, government passed the Access to information regulations to aid the operationalization of the Act. Other measures: 18