Habeas Corpus Act 1804

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Habeas Corpus Act 1804

1804 CHAPTER 102 44 Geo 3

An Act for the more effectual Administration of Justice in England and Ireland by the issuing of Writs of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum, in certain Cases.

[28th July 1804]

Whereas it is expedient for the more effectual administration of justice in England and Ireland that further provisions should be made for the issuing of writs of habeas corpus ad testificandum in certain cases:

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Short title given by Short Titles Act 1896 (c. 14)

C2References to Ireland to be construed as exclusive of Republic of Ireland: S. R. & O. 1923/405 (Rev. X, p. 298: 1923, p. 400), art. 2