Post-UTME General Knowledge (Current Affairs) 2017 Objective — Question 9
Question 9 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) General Knowledge (Current Affairs) 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Habeas Corpus Act 1679
- A. states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him
- B. provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release on bail
- C. safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king's orders
- D. All of the aboveCorrect
Explanation
The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 protected against unlawful and arbitrary imprisonment in all these ways.
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