34 and must be informed of this right promptly; (c) must be treated humanely and with respect for their inherent dignity; (d) must be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending a charge or trial, unless there are compelling reasons justifying his or her continued detention; (e) must be permitted to challenge the lawfulness of the arrest in person before a court and must be released promptly if the arrest is unlawful. (2) Any person who is arrested or detained— (a) for the purpose of bringing him or her before a court; or (b) for allegedly committing, having committed or being about to commit an offence; and who is not released must be brought before a court as soon as possible and in any event not later than forty-eight hours after the arrest took place or the detention began, as the case may be, whether or not the period ends on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. (3) Any person who is not brought to court within the forty-eight hour period referred to in subsection (2) must be released immediately unless his or her detention has earlier been extended by a competent court. (4) Any person who is arrested or detained for allegedly committing, having committed or being about to commit an offence has the right— (a) to remain silent; (b) to be informed promptly— (i) of their right to remain silent; and (ii) of the consequences of remaining silent and of not remaining silent; (c) not to be compelled to make any confession or admission; and (d) at the first court appearance after being arrested, to be charged or to be informed of the reason for the detention to continue, or to be released. (5) Any person who is detained, including a sentenced prisoner, has the right— (a) to be informed promptly of the reason for their being detained; (b) at their own expense, to consult in private with a legal practitioner of their choice, and to be informed of this right promptly; (c) to communicate with, and be visited by, their— (i) spouse or partner; (ii) next of kin; (iii) chosen religious counsellor; and (iv) chosen legal and medical practitioner; (d) to conditions of detention that are consistent with human dignity, including opportunity for physical exercise and the provision, at State expense, of adequate accommodation, ablution facilities, personal hygiene, nutrition, appropriate reading material and medical treatment; and