Foundations of Freedom Which are the main theories of freedom? Which is the impact of bodies on the freedom of UK citizens? How does EU affect UK citizens freedom? Which are the foundations of freedom in UK? What makes individual freedom valuable? How does the British state protect citizens freedom? Which are the foundations of freedom? What is the significance of the magna carta? 4 The Magna Carta is a significant document in the evolution of civil rights and is considered to be the first document of human freedom. It placed England on the road to a democratic state and introduced the lawyers in England to the concept of Human Rights as we know it now. The Charter itself still lives. 5 Clause 39 still resonates today as one of the most powerful sentences in history. 6 King John made himself very unpopular during his reign by his constant demands for money. The leading barons tried to impose limits on his powers by drawing up Magna Carta, after they captured London during a revolt against John’s tax policies and his conduct in general. Magna Carta didn’t bring peace to England. King John found the terms in the Magna Carta unacceptable. He only signed the document to buy time - and did not keep to what he agreed to. Civil war broke out in England "No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land." 1 2 However, the act of citizens being able to guarantee their own rights was a major step in forming modern democracies. Its implantation into English political life was the work of the minority government of John’s son. 3 It was signed at Runnymede, on the banks of the River Thames, near Windsor Castle. The Magna Carta was signed in 15 June 1215 between the barons of Medieval England and King John. The Magna Carta is an important piece of English history where the rights of individuals are protected against the power of the King or Queen The document was a series of written promises between the king and his subjects that he, the king, would govern England and deal with its people according to the customs of feudal law. It was a last ditch attempt to stop a civil war Magna Carta Memorial at Runnymede near Windsor Why is freedom valuable? Freedom is Important because without it you would be controlled and would not have free will over your own body and mind Millions of people have died to obtain freedom for the future generations of their families, and it should not be forgotten. People need to express themselves and find their way in life to live better, longer, and happier. The importance of freedom is that it allows us to develop our morality and our consciences. Why freedom is ...