What does habeas corpus mean in law?

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What does habeas corpus mean in law?​

Habeas corpus is Latin, and it literally means, “Do you have the body?” Habeas corpus has been called “The Great Writ” because it was one of the most important rights of the ancient world. Today, what it means is that you have the right to demand that the government explain why it is holding you on charges.
What does habeas corpus ad faciendum et recipiendum mean?
(“Extradition”) Habeas corpus ad faciendum et recipiendum (also called habeas corpus cum causa): a writ of a superior court to a custodian to return with the body being held by the order of a lower court “with reasons”, for the purpose of “receiving” the decision of the superior court and of “doing” what it ordered.

Can a habeas corpus motion force a case to be withdrawn?​

In other cases, where a key witness is likely not to testify (where they plead the 5th amendment to avoid their own prosecution, for example), a habeas corpus motion can successfully force the issue and have the case withdrawn. But a habeas corpus motion is not the right tool for all situations.
Is the writ of habeas corpus legal in Australia?
The writ of habeas corpus as a procedural remedy is part of Australia’s English law inheritance. In 2005, the Australian parliament passed the Australian Anti-Terrorism Act 2005 . Some legal experts questioned the constitutionality of the act, due in part to limitations it placed on habeas corpus .

The steps required to be followed in submitting a habeas corpus petition to the court include: Prepare the Petition. File the Petition. Serve the Petition. Consideration of the Petition. Dismissal or Award of Writ. The Hearing. Appeal.
Can a federal judge dismiss a writ of habeas corpus?
Federal courts are not required to hear the petition if a previous petition presented the same issues and no new grounds were brought up. Finally, a federal judge may dismiss the petition for the writ of habeas corpus if it is clear from the face of the petition that there are no possible grounds for relief.