Habeas corpus stems from English common law. The very first instance of its use is therefore likely lost to antiquity. Perhaps it would be better to ask when it became an important principle of law. The eminent legal scholar William Blackstone, in his "Commentaries on the Laws of England," attributed the act which secured habeas corpus for the English people to King Charles II. Charles II ruled England from 1660 to 1685, so it would be fair to say that habeas corpus became a true principle of English law during that period.
suspended habeas corpus
Can I a parent file a habeas corpus on the behalf of my son who is a inmate
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Habeas corpus is Latin for "let me have the body".
Habeas Corpus
The prisoner sought relief through a petition for habeas corpus, claiming their imprisonment was unlawful and violated their constitutional rights.
The writ of habeas corpus
The writ of habeas corpus is an important right given to American citizens
Habeas corpus (habeas corpus ad subjiciendum) is significant as it is used for correcting violations of personal liberty by directing judicial inquiry into the legality of a detention.
Habeas Corpus suspended anyone who supported the confederates.
If Congress declares martial law, habeas corpus can be suspended. Additionally, habeas corpus does not apply to non-citizens, as shown by the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
Habeas corpus is Latin for 'you have the body.'