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Habeas Corpus

Habeas Corpus

By: Quiet. Please
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 Habeas Corpus is a s deep dive into one of the most fundamental rights in legal history—the right to challenge unlawful detention. From ancient origins to its pivotal role in modern civil liberties, this series explores the legal, political, and moral weight behind the phrase “you shall have the body.” Join us as we uncover how this simple writ has shaped empires, protected freedom, and remains as urgent as ever. For more compelling and thought-provoking podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – don’t miss what’s next.2025 Quiet. Please
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  • Habeas Corpus in the Founding of America

    Habeas Corpus in the Founding of America
    May 11 2025
    This episode examines how habeas corpus crossed the Atlantic and became enshrined in America's constitutional framework. Lex Franklin details how English colonists brought their understanding of legal rights to North America, with colonial courts generally following common law principles including habeas corpus. The episode explores how the writ took on new political significance during tensions with Britain, particularly when Parliament passed the Administration of Justice Act allowing colonists to be transported to England for trial. Following independence, many state constitutions explicitly protected habeas corpus, reflecting widespread consensus on its importance. Franklin analyzes the Constitutional Convention's debates over habeas corpus, culminating in Article I's prohibition against suspension except in cases of rebellion or invasion. Through cases like Ex parte Bollman, the early Supreme Court clarified habeas corpus's scope in the American system. The episode also examines habeas corpus's application to slavery, revealing the contradiction between legal principles and the institution of human bondage. Throughout, Franklin demonstrates how habeas corpus evolved to fit distinctly American circumstances while retaining its essential character as a check on arbitrary detention.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 2: Habeas Corpus in Ancient and Medieval Times

    Episode 2: Habeas Corpus in Ancient and Medieval Times
    May 11 2025
    Episode 2: Habeas Corpus in Ancient and Medieval Times - Summary In this comprehensive exploration of habeas corpus's ancient roots, Lex Franklin traces the writ's evolution from Roman legal concepts through medieval developments to its formalization in English common law. The episode examines how the "Interdicta de homine libero exhibendo" in Roman law established early protections against arbitrary detention for free citizens, and how these concepts survived through ecclesiastical courts during Europe's Dark Ages. Listeners learn how the Norman Conquest transformed England's legal landscape, leading to the development of various writs including early forms of habeas corpus. The episode highlights the Magna Carta's pivotal role in establishing that even monarchs were bound by law, examines the tension between common law courts and exceptional bodies like the Star Chamber, and reveals parallel legal developments across Europe. Throughout, Franklin demonstrates how habeas corpus evolved from a procedural device into a substantive protection against arbitrary detention—reflecting humanity's persistent effort to constrain power through law.

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    40 mins
  • HABEAS CORPUS - Safeguards Freedom in America

    HABEAS CORPUS - Safeguards Freedom in America
    May 10 2025
    In this compelling exploration of habeas corpus, legal expert Lex Franklin takes listeners on a journey through "the great writ" - one of history's most vital safeguards of individual liberty. From its medieval English origins to modern constitutional challenges, Franklin illuminates how this Latin phrase meaning "you shall have the body" revolutionized the relationship between state power and personal freedom. With the gravitas of a seasoned judge and storytelling flair of a courtroom dramatist, he examines landmark cases, philosophical implications, and ongoing tensions between security and liberty that continue to shape this fundamental legal principle across democracies worldwide. For more engaging and thought-provoking legal podcasts like this one, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ - where complex ideas meet compelling storytelling. Expand your understanding of the legal foundations that shape our world through our carefully crafted audio experiences.
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    24 mins

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