The Writ of Habeas Corpus: A Post-Conviction Relief
1. Introduction
The writ of habeas corpus is a post-conviction relief available to convicts who have exhausted their right to appeal. The writ of habeas corpus allows the court to review the legality of the conviction and sentence imposed on the convict. In the case of Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim, the writ of habeas corpus was used to challenge the legality of his conviction and sentence.
2. What is the writ of habeas corpus?
The writ of habeas corpus is a post-conviction relief available to convicts who have exhausted their right to appeal. The writ of habeas corpus allows the court to review the legality of the conviction and sentence imposed on the convict. The writ of habeas corpus can be filed in the High Court by the convict or by any person on behalf of the convict. In the case of Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim, his mother filed the writ of habeas corpus on his behalf.
3. The case of Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim
Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim was convicted of rape and sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with caning in 2010. He appealed against his conviction and sentence but his appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in 2011. He then filed a writ of habeas corpus in 2012. The High Court allowed his writ and set aside his conviction and sentence. The prosecution appealed against the decision of the High Court but their appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in 2013. Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim was then released from prison.
4. Conclusion
The writ of habeas corpus is a post-conviction relief available to convicts who have exhausted their right to appeal. The writ of habeas corpus allows the court to review the legality of the conviction and sentence imposed on the convict. In the case of Khaireyll Benjamin Ibrahim, his mother filed a writ of habeas corpus on his behalf and he was released from prison after his conviction and sentence were set aside by the High Court.