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High Court, in habeas corpus proceedings, dismisses application to release a prisoner convicted of aggravated sexual assault, on the grounds that, in circumstances where his appeal against conviction has been dismissed, the applicant is quite clearly lawfully detained in prison.
Criminal law – application pursuant to Article 40.4.2 of the Constitution – habeas corpus – in circumstances where his appeal against conviction has been dismissed the applicant is quite clearly lawfully detained in prison – applicant must be dismissed.
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