habeas corpus

• What was the date range of the Habeas Corpus Parliament?

  6 March – 12 July 1679
• What was the purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?

  To prevent arbitrary arrests and detentions
• What happens if the government does not bring a prisoner before a court within three days of their arrest under the Habeas Corpus Act?

  The prisoner would be released
• How did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 aim to limit government power?

  By requiring judicial oversight of arrests
• What religious tensions influenced the Habeas Corpus Parliament?

  Fears of Catholicism, especially regarding James II
• What was the Exclusion Crisis related to the Duke of York?

  MPs sought to exclude James II from the throne
• Why did Parliament refuse to grant Charles II additional funds?

  Due to the exclusion of James II issue
• How did the Treaty of Dover affect Charles II's financial situation?

  It worsened his financial difficulties
• What conflict arose between Charles II and Parliament during this period?

  Resistance over Catholic influence at court
• What characterized the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament during the Habeas Corpus Parliament?

  Increasing distrust and conflict
• What was the outcome of Charles II's refusal to sign legislation limiting his power?

  The parliament was dissolved
• What were the key features of the Habeas Corpus Parliament of 1679?

  • Habeas Corpus Act (1679) established judicial oversight
  • Religious tensions due to fears of Catholicism
  • Financial issues related to the Exclusion Crisis
  • Conflicts between Charles II and Parliament
  • Dissolution due to refusal to limit royal power