Law concerning detention (6,6)

I believe the answer is:

habeas corpus

(Other definitions for habeas corpus that I've seen before include "Writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge - purchase ASBO (anag)" , "demand from court" , "No-arbitrary-imprisonment principle" , "Writ for investigation of legality of detention" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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