Key English Laws Flashcards
1
Q
Statute of Westminster 1275
A
- introduces rule of law
- common right be done to all
2
Q
Petition of Rights 1627
A
- parliament must approve tax changes
- prevent crown from breaching civil liberties, arrests etc
- reduce standing army
3
Q
Bill of rights 1688
A
Guaranteed the right of parliament
- protected personal liberties
- Britain constitutional monarchy
4
Q
Habeas Corpus Act 1640
A
Enshrined rights of accused
5
Q
Magna Carta 1297
A
- pact between nobility and King
- increased power of nobility
- freedom of movement
- right to jury
