UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "habeas corpus" mean in English law?
AThe right not to be held in prison unlawfully ✓
BThe right to remain silent during police questioning
CThe right to legal representation from a qualified lawyer
DThe right to trial by jury in all criminal cases
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The right not to be held in prison unlawfully.
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. "Habeas corpus" is Latin for "you shall have the body" — it requires that a prisoner be brought before the court.
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