Question

The unlawful detention of a person is questioned by the writ of

• A. Habeas Corpus
• B. Quo Warranto
• C. Certiorari
• D. Mandamus

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Habeas Corpus

• Habeas corpus is the principal means under the common law for the protection of personal liberty.’Habeas Corpus’ literally means “to have a body of”
• It allows a prisoner to indicate that his or her constitutionally guaranteed rights to fair treatment in a trial have been infringed upon.