Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Magna Carta at 800: We are still enjoying
the freedoms won
It was 800 years ago when this historic
charter was born in England. King John, who levied too much tax barons was
forced to sign this document which is known as Magna Carta. From then on, citizens
were recognized and protected, not by the arbitrary ruling but legal process
and laws.
Three of the original 63 clauses are still intact,
freedom and protection of the Church of England, City of London, and
individuals from punishment without legal process.
Enjoy reading and learning about this historic
charter that made foundation of democracy in the U.K.
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