# Habeas Corpus Act 1804, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act for the more effectual Administration of Justice in England and Ireland by the issuing of Writs of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum, in certain Cases.
[28th July 1804]
Whereas it is expedient for the more effectual administration of justice in England and Ireland that further provisions should be made for the issuing of writs of habeas corpus ad testificandum in certain cases:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo3/44/102/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/habeas-corpus-act-1804/introduction
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