History Of The Magna Cart The Great Charter

The Magna Carta is considered to be one or if not the most revolutionary documents ever written. The impact of the document has been seen throughout history and has change the way we have all lived. First written in 1215, 2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the King signing and sealing the document. The Magna Carta also known as The Great Charter has been recognized as one of the building blocks in the development of constitutional structures and democratic principles around the world. (BC Law Society) Before the Magna Carta, was written, the legislative, and other branches of government all rested/vested in the hands of the Kings and Queens. The Magna Carta was that first step in changing that and limiting the powers of the kings, and therefore the Great Charter has been identified as the fundamental …show more content…
The creation of the Magna Carta was one of the most defining moments in human history. It was the start of the journey toward a civil and equal society where everyone is seen in the same light. The Magna Carta was first written in 1215 and included 63 clauses; one of those clauses was know as Habeas Corpus. Habeas Corpus, which was originally stated as; “No free man shall be seized or imprisoned…stripped of rights or possessions… nor will we proceed with force against him… except by the lawful judgement of his equals... to no one deny or delay right or justice.” (Magna Carta 1215) This means that all men are given the right to a fair trial, and cannot be detained beyond a reasonable limit. (lectlaw) The introduction of Habeas Corpus created an up roar and was a defining moment in