on without trial. The trial was set to take place in February of 2002, but was again delayed, this time due to inadequate representation of the accused. The LAC became involved in this case when the State denied legal aid coverage to the 128 accused, stating they could not afford it. The LAC argued and won the motion in the High Court, though the Government quickly appealed. That hearing has been set for March 25, 2002.
             For the High Court hearing, it was necessary to have the suspects sign affidavits swearing to their limited finances and inability to pay for legal representation. I went with Eva, one of the LAC's candidate legal practitioners, Sue, another CLAIHR intern, and Joseph, the LAC driver, to the prison in Grootfontein where the Caprivi suspects were being held. We spent the day in the prison, explaining the affidavits and obtaining the proper signatures. We then rushed back to Windhoek so that the affidavits could be filed with the court in anticipation of the hearing. It was fascinating to meet all the Caprivi suspects and to talk with
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