JAMB Government 1999 Question 15

Question 15

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is

  1. A.judicial interpretation
  2. B.presidential pardon
  3. C.legislative intervention
  4. D.writ of habeas corpus
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (writ of habeas corpus)

Explanation

A writ of habeas corpus forces the authorities to bring a detained person to court and justify the detention, protecting personal liberty.