McVeagh v Attorney-General - [2001] 3 NZLR 566

Constitutional law — Executive powers — Habeas corpus — Whether writ available where detention pursuant to exercise of statutory as opposed to prerogative power — Whether legislation to be given wide interpretation to ensure compliance with international treaty — International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, art 2(3) — Habeas Corpus Act 1640 (Imp), s 6.