10/ Guidelines on the conditions of arrest, police custody and pre-trial detention in Africa 5. e. The right to humane and hygienic conditions during the arrest period, including adequate water, food, sanitation, accommodation and rest, as appropriate considering the time spent in police custody. f. The right to contact and access a family member or another person of their choice, and if relevant consular authorities or embassy. g. The right to urgent medical assistance, to request and receive a medical examination and to obtain access to existing medical facilities. h. The right to information in accessible formats, and the right to an interpreter. i. The right to apply for release on bail or bond pending investigation or questioning by an investigating authority and/or appearance in court. j. The right to challenge promptly the lawfulness of their arrest before a competent judicial authority. k. The right to freely access complaints and oversight mechanisms. l. The right to reasonable accommodation which ensures equal access to substantive and procedural rights for persons with disabilities. Notification of rights At the time of their arrest, all persons shall be informed of the rights set out in section 4, orally and in writing, and in a language and format that is accessible and is understood by the arrested person. Authorities shall provide the arrested person with the necessary facilities to exercise the rights set out in section 4, above.