Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which law passed in 1679 made it harder to keep a person in prison without a lawful reason?
Answer options
- Magna Carta
- The Act of Union
- The Act of Supremacy
- The Habeas Corpus ActCorrect
Answer: The Habeas Corpus Act
The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 lets a court check whether a prisoner is held lawfully. "Habeas corpus" is Latin and is linked with the words "have the body".
Checked 8 November 2026