The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 is an act of the Parliament of England passed during the reign of Charles II. It was passed by what became known as the Habeas Corpus Parliament to define and strengthen the ancient writ of habeas corpus, which required a court to examine the lawfulness of a prisoner detention and so prevent unlawful or arbitrary imprisonment.
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The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (31 Cha. 2. c. 2) is an act of the Parliament of England passed during the reign of Charles II. It was passed by what becam
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