50 A person who does not adequately understand or speak the language used by the authorities responsible for his arrest, detention or imprisonment is entitled to receive promptly in a language which he understands3. The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers stipulate that Governments shall ensure that all persons are immediately informed by the competent authority of their right to be assisted by a lawyer of their own choice upon arrest or detention or when charged with a criminal offence4. 3. Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment, Principle 14. 4. UN basic principles related to the role of attorneys, Principle CONSOLIDATED REPORT