Hardcover Habeas for the Twenty-First Century: Uses, Abuses, and the Future of the Great Writ Book

ISBN: 0226436977

ISBN13: 9780226436975

Habeas for the Twenty-First Century: Uses, Abuses, and the Future of the Great Writ

By Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Commission on Physical Sciences Mathematics and Applications National Research Council, et al.

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For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time--among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence. Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0226436977

ISBN13:9780226436975

Release Date:April 2011

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:272 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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