This comprehensive work provides an in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage of Article 40 of the Irish Constitution, which safeguards against unlawful detention.
Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure
Description
Author: Matthew Holmes | ISBN: 9781917134101 | Format: Hardback | Price: € | Publishing: Winter 2024/5
About
Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure is a new practitioner text that delves into the intricacies of one of the most critical legal protections in Irish law—habeas corpus. This comprehensive work provides an in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage of Article 40 of the Irish Constitution, which safeguards against unlawful detention.
The author provides a thorough analysis of the historical evolution of the doctrine, Article 40 procedure, grounds for and defences against Article 40. It includes analysis of what constitutes detention, Article 40’s interaction with other legal procedures and Article 40 applications in specialised areas.
Content Includes
- Introduction and History of Habeas Corpus
- Art 40 Procedure
- Detention
- Grounds for Article 40
- Defences to Article 40
- Article 40 and Other Proceedings
- Appeals and Case Stated
- Costs
- Art 40 in Specialist Areas
- Appendices
About the Author
Matthew Holmes BCL, LLM, AKC, BL is a practising barrister called to the Bars of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England and Wales. He is the author of a number of legal textbooks.
Who Should Buy This Book?
Habeas Corpus: Practice and Procedure provide invaluable insights for legal practitioners, academics and anyone interested in the preservation of civil liberties in Ireland.
