Why did the British become an empire on which the sun never sets? Back in 1215. The British promulgated the Magna Carta! And at that time, our country was staging a good show of Yue Fei vs. Jin Wushu.
The Magna Carta was forced by the British to be signed by King John at the time.
This document contains a total of 63 articles, let me tell you in detail about its main contents~
First, it stipulated that the king could collect additional taxes only in cases of national emergency, and only with the consent of the population.
It was stipulated that the king must also obtain the consent of the parliament when he called up the army.
Second, it protected the right to inherit land and forbade the king from confiscating or selling it.
Thirdly, it establishes the principle of the rule of law in the judicial process and clarifies the importance of due process.
Fair trial procedures are provided for, and arbitrary arrest and detention are prohibited.
Fourth, it ensures that the public has the right to pursue abuses of power by public officials......
This document not only guarantees human rights, it also limits the power of the crown.
It establishes the principle that private property and personal liberty are inviolable.
It is regarded as the cornerstone of British constitutional principles and has had a profound impact on the political system of Europe as a whole.
