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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (c. 2)

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Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Cross Heading: Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (c. 2) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 20 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (c. 2)U.K.

2U.K.The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 is amended as follows.

3U.K.In section 1 (bringing before Lord Chancellor or other judges) omit “the lord chauncelior or lord keeper of the great seale of England for the time being or”.

4U.K.In section 2 (appeal to Lord Chancellor or other judges) omit—

(a)“the lord chauncellour or lord keeper or” in each place;

(b)“lord chauncellor lord keeper”;

(c)“the said lord chauncellor or lord keeper or” in the first and second places;

(d)“lord chauncellor or lord keeper or” in the last place.

5U.K.In section 9 (Lord Chancellor or other judge unduly denying writ) omit “the said lord chauncellor or lord keeper or”.

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