In Summation Explains: Habeus Corpus

About this episode

Paul Townsend explains the legal term 'habeus corpus' and its implications in this episode.

What does habeus corpus mean? how does it work? what does it actually do? In this new segment of In Summation, Paul explains specific legal terms and areas of law which confuse people. This is going be based mostly on listener feedback, so if you are curious about a legal latin phrase, or legal theory, write in and Paul may explain it for you. Please leave feedback if you like this particular type of episode. Paul is trying to expand content and answer some listener questio...

People in this episode

Host: Paul Townsend

Topics covered

• legal terms
• habeus corpus
• law explanation
• listener feedback
• legal theory

Keywords

• habeus corpus
• legal terms
• law
• listener questions
• legal theory

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Books & works: In Summation, habeus corpus

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