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Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 47

Question 47

Judiciary

An instrument used by the court to secure the release of n unlawfully detained person is

  1. A.mandamus
  2. B.order of certiorari
  3. C.prerogative order
  4. D.habeas corpus
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Answer: D (habeas corpus)

Explanation

A writ of habeas corpus orders that a detained person be brought before the court and freed if held unlawfully.