In Canadian law, what is meant by "habeas corpus"?
Answer: The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
Discover Canada describes habeas corpus, from English common law, as the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state.
All answer choices
- The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state (correct answer)
- The right to a trial by jury
- The right to remain silent when arrested
- The right to be represented by a lawyer
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Law & Justice study guide.
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