"4. It is the responsibility of Governments and professional associations of lawyers to promote programmes aimed at informing the public about their rights and duties under the law and the important role of lawyers in protecting their fundamental freedoms. For this purpose, special attention should be given to assisting the poor and other disadvantaged persons so as to enable them to assert their rights and where necessary call upon the assistance of lawyers. "Special safeguards in criminal justice matters "5. It is the duty of Governments to ensure that everyone is immediately informed by the competent authority of his right to be assisted by a lawyer of his own choice at his arrest, detention or imprisonment or when he is charged with a criminal offence. "6. Any such person who does not have a lawyer shall, in all cases in which the interests of justice so require, be entitled to have a lawyer of experience and competence commensurate with the nature of the offence assigned to him in order to provide effective legal assistance, without payment by him if he lacks sufficient means to pay for such services. "7. Governments shall further ensure that a person arrested, detained or imprisoned, with or without criminal charge, shall have prompt access to a lawyer, and in any case not later than forty-eight hours from the time of arrest or detention. "8. An arrested, detained or imprisoned person shall be provided with adequate opportunities, time and facilities to be visited by and to communicate and consult with a lawyer, without delay, interception or censorship and in full confidentiality. Such consultations may be within sight, but not within the hearing, of law enforcement officials. "Qualifications and training "9. Governments, professional associations of lawyers and educational institutions shall ensure that lawyers have appropriate education and training 
**Analysis**
This text appears to focus on the rights and duties of individuals, particularly in relation to the law and the role of lawyers in protecting their fundamental freedoms. The text emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to legal assistance, particularly for disadvantaged groups such as the poor. The language used is formal and suggests a focus on international standards or principles.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief