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Magna Carta: The Foundation of the rule of law

The Magna Carta established the rule of law and the idea that all citizens, including those in power, should be fairly and equally ruled by the law. Worksheet to accompany video: https://www.ruleoflaw.org.au/wp-conte... Principles of the Rule of Law: Established in the Magna Carta The rule of law is a phrase that is not often understood in Australia. But there are many signs of its existence in Australian governance that often go unnoticed, or are ignored, or even forgotten. The rule of law underpins our democratic society through representative government – the people have all the power. It protects our rights and shields us from those in positions of influence, who think the law does not always apply to them. One of the reasons we do not notice how the rule of law supports us every day, is because it all works so well! The Magna Carta, which is Latin for The Great Charter, was a list of demands and expectations forced on the evil King, John of England in 1215. King John was so evil, he tortured the people who lived in his kingdom by starving and throwing them into prison for the slightest reason. He also stole their wives and their castles. He was so evil, there has never been a king named John ever since. The Magna Carta established the rule of law and the idea that all citizens, including those in power, should be fairly and equally ruled by the law. 1. The King is no longer above the law 2. We are ruled by the law and the law alone 3. Qualified Independent Judiciary 4. Confidence in Fair Process 5. Known by All