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jan 1, 1679 - Habeas Corpus Amendment Act

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- Passed to define and strengthen the ancient prerogative act to writ of Habeas Corpus
- Required a court to examine the lawfulness of prisoners detention and they prevented unlawful or arbitrary imprisonment

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jan 1, 1679
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~ 347 years ago