HIST 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Louis Xi Of France, Habeas Corpus
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First position = discussion of church and state the liberties of the church. Second portion = feudal relations to be in accordance with good customs. Third portion = proper management of the royal government (including debtors, women, jews and merchants) Forth portion = enforcement clause. (committee of 25 barons) Certain provision of magna carta play a huge role in all history of the english speaking world. Article 39 for due process of law and trial by one"s peers. The king just can"t have you arrested, and thrown in jail. Article 40 (similar to 39) speaks of justice not to be unduly delayed. A trial in a certain amount of time. This law called habeas corpus meaning you may have access to your loved one while they are in jail. To have the right to visit your loved one in jail, you have to purchase a writ . Rebellion broke out (aided by princ louis the future louis the.
