Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Magna Carta


The principle that "No man is above the law" is one of the keys to political liberty. However, King John considers himself as "Above the law". Magna carta is one of the most important documents in the History of the World. Magna Carta - the ancient rights and priveleges of the people were clearly defined. The Magna Carta established many precedents :

1) No taes without representation!

2) English men would clai, the right of Habeas Corpus; the right to represent themselves in court to prove them self not-guilty.

3) Has the right to trial buy jury and due process of law.

Teenagers have all the the rights to trial buy jury if they get arrested or somethin.


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