illegal detention

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An international group of lawyers has strongly condemned the "illegal" detention of a prominent Burkinabe lawyer and civil society leader in a military prison for more than a year.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Emefiele was then taken into custody and has been detained since, prompting him to sue the secret police recently on the grounds of illegal detention and a breach of his human rights.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

The court dispute centred on whether the legal principle of habeas corpus - which guards against illegal detention - should be extended to emotionally complex and intelligent animals.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

But the minister, Johnston Busingye, released a statement Thursday saying that all the country’s facilities were run properly, according to U.N. standards, and denying any illegal detention.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2015

Tom was acquitted on the ground of illegal detention, contrary to Act of Parliament, and he was free.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick