Habeas for the Twenty-First Century - Uses, Abuses, and the Future of the Great Writ

Zusammenfassung For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice. Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, this book examines the use of the writ in the United States and offers reform proposals to help ensure its vitality in justice system.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Hoffmann, Joseph L. Hoffmann, Nancy J. King, Nancy J. Hoffmann King, Nancy/ Hoffmann King, KING NANCY J HOFFMANN JOSEPH L, King Nancy J.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2011
• EAN: 9780226436975
• ISBN: 978-0-226-43697-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law; USA, LAW / Constitutional, United States of America, USA, Constitutional & administrative law, Constitutional and administrative law: general