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Speech on Habeas Corpus and Privilege in Assembly Debate
The speaker defends keeping custody of detainees by the Assembly, arguing the Habeas Corpus Act does not bar parliamentary commitments. He cites English precedents, stresses the House’s rights against state overreach, and urges action to preserve legislative privileges amid alleged ministerial overreach and court encroachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wright
Thomas Cooper
Greeme
Vaughan
Garelina
House of Commons
Commons
Dr. Shirley
John Fagg
Eschard
Westminster Hall
England
Holt
House of Commons of England
Qath
Willian
Mary
Aylesbury
Theodore Fanjen
South Sea
Seebeerrde
Hon
House
Commins
House ‘of Assembly
Hume