18Abolition of certain writs
It is declared for the avoidance of doubt that all writs of habeas corpus other than the writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum are abolished.
Habeas Corpus Act 2001
Miscellaneous provisions
18: Abolition of certain writs
"Some old court orders are no longer used, except for one important one."
The law says that some old writs are no longer used. You need to know that a writ is a formal order from a court. The writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum is still used, but all other writs of habeas corpus are abolished.
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