The Magna Carta included immunity from illegal imprisonment ... according to the ancient and right customs, save in time of war. “(37) Scutage (= tax in lieu of military service) furthermore ...
The Magna Carta was designed as a peace agreement between King John and the barons. It failed to achieve this, and the two sides were at war with each other within three months of it being signed.
Two women in their 80s have been charged with criminal damage after the glass around the Magna Carta was targeted at the British Library. The Metropolitan Police said two protesters hit the ...