REPUBLIC vs. GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL COMMISSIONER; EX PARTE NAAWU III

Yesterday I heard arguments in this case and because it involves the liberty of the subject, I adjourned for a ruling this morning in order that the matter be dealt with expeditiously. On 5 March 1976, the applicant herein by his solicitor filed an application for habeas corpus under the provisions of the Habeas Corpus Act, 1964 (Act 244). The application was ex parte and it came before me on 9 March 1976. On that day having heard counsel for the applicant and having read the motion paper and supporting affidavit, I made an order directed at the Regional Commissioner to produce the body of the applicant on 12 March 1976 and also to submit a report in writing stating the grounds of the detention of the applicant. I made this order in compliance with the provisions of section 2 of the Habeas Corpus Act, 1964 (Act 244), which is as follows: “2. The High Court or the Judge thereof to whom an application is made under section 1 of this Act shall immediately enquire into the allegation .....