British Magna Carta

The British Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is a historic document that limited the power of the king and established certain legal rights for free men. It laid the groundwork for principles like the rule of law, due process, and protection from arbitrary authority. Though originally focused on specific disputes, its principles have influenced the development of modern constitutional law,Ensuring that even rulers are subject to established laws and that individuals have rights that cannot be ignored or violated arbitrarily.