The creation of the Magna Carta was one of the most defining moments in human history. It was the start of the journey toward a civil and equal society where everyone is seen in the same light. The Magna Carta was first written in 1215 and included 63 clauses; one of those clauses was know as Habeas Corpus. Habeas Corpus, which was originally stated as; “No free man shall be seized or imprisoned…stripped of rights or possessions… nor will we proceed with force against him… except by the lawful judgement of his equals... to no one deny or delay right or justice.” (Magna Carta 1215) This means that all men are given the right to a fair trial, and cannot be detained beyond a reasonable limit. (lectlaw) The introduction of Habeas Corpus created an up roar and was a defining moment in
The creation of the Magna Carta was one of the most defining moments in human history. It was the start of the journey toward a civil and equal society where everyone is seen in the same light. The Magna Carta was first written in 1215 and included 63 clauses; one of those clauses was know as Habeas Corpus. Habeas Corpus, which was originally stated as; “No free man shall be seized or imprisoned…stripped of rights or possessions… nor will we proceed with force against him… except by the lawful judgement of his equals... to no one deny or delay right or justice.” (Magna Carta 1215) This means that all men are given the right to a fair trial, and cannot be detained beyond a reasonable limit. (lectlaw) The introduction of Habeas Corpus created an up roar and was a defining moment in