illegal detention

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An international group of lawyers has strongly condemned the "illegal" detention of a prominent Burkinabe lawyer and civil society leader in a military prison for more than a year.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Emefiele was then taken into custody and has been detained since, prompting him to sue the secret police recently on the grounds of illegal detention and a breach of his human rights.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

"We have presented a habeas petition for illegal detention."

From Reuters • Jun. 14, 2022

Australia and Papua New Guinea will hold urgent talks next week over asylum seekers held at an "illegal" detention centre on Manus Island.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2016

"So much," said I, "that unless you open that door I'll have an action against you for illegal detention."

From My Friend The Murderer by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir