1. THE MAGNA CARTA AND JUSTICE
Unit 1

2. The Magna Carta (1215 C.E.) – the GREAT CHARTER!
was enacted thereby bringing about “LIMITED POWER”
“NO ONE is above the law!” not even law makers, rulers, kings etc.
Incorporated into the principle “Rule of Law”

3. Habeas Corpus was also enacted
Habeas Corpus was also enacted. A court order in which a hearing to determine whether an arrest in valid or legal.
Again Habeas Corpus prevented the abuse of power by law enforcers.
Habeas Corpus is entrenched into our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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4. THE MAGNA CARTA AND JUSTICE
Unit 1