JAMB Government 1982 Question 13

Question 13

Judiciary

A court order directing a detainee to be brought to court is called

  1. A.referendum
  2. B.summons
  3. C.injunction
  4. D.habeas corpus
  5. E.prerogative
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (habeas corpus)

Explanation

A writ of habeas corpus orders that a detained person be produced in court so the court can decide whether the detention is lawful.