1. Other important terms…
The History of Law
Other important terms…

2. Rule of Precedent
King Henry II ( ) wanted to bring consistency and fairness to the rules of law
It was decided that similar cases should be decided in similar ways
Circuit judges began recording and documenting cases so they could establish a method to make the law “Common Law”
Each time a decision was made it set a precedent which could be followed in the future

3. The Magna Carta
King Henry II didn’t realize that his great legal reforms would ultimately lead to the downfall of the monarchy’s power….
The Magna Carta (The Great Charter) was the first step in establishing basic human rights and freedoms
It recognized the Rule of Law, gave everyone equality before the law

4. Habeas Corpus Latin for: “You must have the body”
It means that you have to present a suspect in front of a judge or a court in order to determine the validity of the arrest
Everyone has the right to explain themselves

5. Conclusion
The Canadian Legal System today has been influenced by all of the earlier legal systems throughout history
Many of our laws are deeply influenced by the history of religion
Why do you think that is?