Habeas corpus in wartime : from the Tower of London to Guantanamo Bay /

A comprehensive account of the role of habeas corpus in wartime, this book draws on a wealth of untapped resources to shed light on the political and legal understanding of habeas corpus that has unfolded over the course of Anglo-American history. The book traces the roots of the habeas privilege en...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Tyler, Amanda L.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Zusammenfassung:
A comprehensive account of the role of habeas corpus in wartime, this book draws on a wealth of untapped resources to shed light on the political and legal understanding of habeas corpus that has unfolded over the course of Anglo-American history. The book traces the roots of the habeas privilege enshrined in the United States Constitution to England and then carries the story forward to document the profound influence of English law on early American law.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations
Anmerkungen:
Previously issued in print: 2017.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-085552-5
0-19-936666-7
Schlagworte:
Habeas corpus > Great Britain > History.
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