2.2 Desktop Research The monitoring team conducted legal research on national, regional and international instruments to give guidance in assessing the hospital during the visit. Reviewed literature also included newspaper reports published on the situation of mental hospitals in the country 2.3 Key Informant Interviews (KII) The team had interviews with senior members of the institution on the first day of the visit. Key informants gave the ZHRC team a brief background of the mission of the institution, population and the type of mentally handicapped people housed at Ingutsheni Hospital. Interviews enabled the ZHRC team to gain general information concerning the human rights situation at the hospital. Interviews with senior management of the hospital were highly participatory in nature. 2.4 Participant Observation The team moved around hospital premises led by one of the hospital matrons. The method was used to gain an appreciation of the hospital and its set up. The team was guided by a draft set of questions which paid attention to the various concerns of patients and those of health officials. Key areas visited include all the 14 hostels, the garden and a tour of the dispensary among other facilities. Issues assessed included quality and quantity of food, cooking facilities, water and sanitation, clothing, bedding and shelter; education and health facilities. 3. Legal Framework Governing Zimbabwe mentally disordered Hospitals 3.1 Constitutional Framework The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.20) Act 2013 is the supreme guideline in guaranteeing the rights of all citizens in the country. The following sections of the Constitution and other national legislation are relevant: Page 6 of 22