A Ugandan constitutional court hears the first challenge to a draconian anti-gay law which has prompted international criticism. As anti-gay activists outside the session protest the hearing, the court adjourns with a ruling to be announced at a later date. “We hope the court will not rely on procedural argument but address the substantive human rights question that we have put before them, “says lead counsellor for the petitioners and human rights lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES