2007-02-13 06:31:15 · 3 answers · asked by Kuntree C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
like what she said earlier, but added to it..
"The writ of habeas corpus in common law countries is an important instrument for the safeguarding of individual freedom against arbitrary state action."
That is what it prohibits a government from doing.
2007-02-13 06:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by Patch G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A writ of habeas corpus is a court order addressed to a prison official (or other custodian) ordering that a prisoner be brought before the court for determination of whether that person is serving a lawful sentence and/or be released from custody.
2007-02-13 14:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by ktskins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It disallows a person being held without trial indefinitely, or being held without bond or bail. It is an extension of the sacred legal right not to be imprisoned without being proven guilty.
2007-02-13 14:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋