(vi) not to be convicted of an offence in respect of any act or omission which was not an offence at the time when the act was committed or omitted to be done, and not to be sentenced to a more severe punishment than that which was applicable when the offence was committed; 11 of 2010(vii) not to be prosecuted again for a criminal act or omission of which he or she has previously been convicted or acquitted, save upon the order of a superior court in the course of an appeal or review proceedings relating to that conviction or acquittal; (viii) to have recourse by way of appeal or review to a higher court than the court of first instance; (ix) to be tried in a language which he or she understands or, failing this, to have the proceedings interpreted to him or her, at the expense of the State, into a language which he or she understands; and (x) to be sentenced within a reasonable time after conviction; 11 of 2010(g) in addition, if that person is a person under the age of eighteen years, to treatment consistent with the special needs of children, which shall include the right— (i) not to be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release; 11 of 2010(ii) to be imprisoned only as a last resort and for the shortest period of time consistent with justice and protection of the public; (iii) to be separated from adults when imprisoned, unless it is considered to be in his or her best interest not to do so, and to maintain contact with his or her family through correspondence and visits; (iv) to be treated in a manner consistent with the promotion of his or her sense of dignity and worth, which reinforces respect for the rights and freedoms of others; (v) to be treated in a manner which takes into account his or her age and the desirability of promoting his or her reintegration into society to assume a constructive role; (vi) to be dealt with in a form of legal proceedings that reflects the vulnerability of children while fully respecting human rights and legal safeguards; and 11 of 2010(h) in addition, if that person is a person with a disability, in recognition of his or her particular vulnerability, to be held, wherever possible, in separate accommodation. [Ch0000s43]43. Administrative justice 11 of 2010Every person shall have the right to—