Magna Carta Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What was the Magna Carta (1215)?
A
A document signed by King John under pressure from rebellious barons, establishing the principle that the king is not above the law and had to govern according to legal limits.
2
Q
What was the impact of the Magna Carta?
A
Limited absolute monarchy.
Rule of law.
Fair trials and justice.
Taxation must be consented.
Formation of parliament.
3
Q
What basic legal rights were formed due to the Magna Carta?
A
The right to a fair trial.
The use of juries.
Not being arrested without reason.
4
Q
What was the human rights act (HRA) 1998
A
- ensured that the ECHR was embedded in UK law
- codified and combined all existing UK human rights legislation and ensured they were embraced within a single act
- meant that UK citizens could bring cases before UK courts and have them resolved without going to European court of human rights in Strasbourg
- UK courts had to follow and consider ECHR decisions when making rulings, ensuring alignment with human rights law.
