Why is Magna Carta still relevant in today's society?
I can explain what Magna Carta is and why it is still significant today.
Why is Magna Carta still relevant in today's society?
I can explain what Magna Carta is and why it is still significant today.
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Key learning points
- Magna Carta, sealed in 1215, limited the King’s power and established key legal principles.
- It stated that the monarch is not above the law and protected free men's right to a fair trial.
- It introduced the principle that free men could not be punished without due legal process.
- Justice must be accessible, not denied or delayed, as outlined in Magna Carta.
- Magna Carta's core principles evolved over time to influence modern legal systems where rulers follow the law.
Keywords
Magna Carta - a document created in 1215 that limited the King’s power and introduced legal rights
Baron - a rich landowner or noble who had a lot of power in medieval times
Constitutional monarchy - the monarch’s power is limited by laws, and decisions are made by a government and Parliament
Absolute monarchy - the monarch has total control and does not have to follow any laws
Common misconception
That royalty do not have to follow the same laws as citizens or would not be subjected to the legal system in the same way.
Rule of law states all citizens must obey the law, this includes the Royal Family.
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