1 janv. 1679 - Habeas Corpus Act
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Q: Why was the Habeas Corpus Act (1679) so important?
The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679. This was a very important piece of legislation which remains relevant today. Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’. The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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