A Long and Illustrious History
Which 1679 Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully?
AThe Habeas Corpus Act ✓
BThe Bill of Rights
CThe Magna Carta
DThe Act of Settlement
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The Habeas Corpus Act.
The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679, guaranteeing that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully and that every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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