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WAEC Government 2016 Question 24

Question 24

Judiciary

The judicial order requiring a detained person to be brought before a judge is the writ of

  1. A.Habeas corpus.
  2. B.Mandamus.
  3. C.Prohibition.
  4. D.Certiorari.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Habeas corpus.)

Explanation

Habeas corpus ('produce the body') orders that a detained person be brought before a court.