The Habeas Corpus Act (1679) made it unlawful for a person to be_______.

Aexecuted by torture
Bheld indefinitely in jail
Cdenied religious freedom
Dtaxed without the consent of Parliament

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is this one: held indefinitely in jail. This act established a procedure to check whether a person's detention was lawful and prohibited indefinite imprisonment without a trial.