# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Part 87: APPLICATIONS FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS


Contents of this Part
Title
Rule number
SECTION 1 – SCOPE AND INTERPRETATION
Scope and interpretation of this Part
Rule 87.1
SECTION 2 – APPLICATIONS TO THE HIGH COURT FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS FOR RELEASE
How to make the application for the writ of habeas corpus for release
Rule 87.2
Initial consideration of the application by a judge
Rule 87.3
Initial consideration of the application on paper
Rule 87.4
Consideration of the application at a hearing
Rule 87.5
Order for release: sufficient authority to release detained person
Rule 87.6
Applications involving protected parties
Rule 87.7
Form and directions as to the return to the writ
Rule 87.8
Service of the writ
Rule 87.9
Return to the writ
Rule 87.10
Procedure at hearing of the writ
Rule 87.11
SECTION 3 – WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS TO GIVE EVIDENCE OR TO ANSWER A CHARGE
Writ of habeas corpus to give evidence or answer a charge
Rule 87.12

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/part/87 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/part-87
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