Sackyhack t1_j4on20n wrote
> In general, the Bill of Rights limited the power of the monarchy, elevated the status of Parliament and outlined specific rights of individuals.
> Some of the key liberties and concepts laid out in the articles include:
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Freedom to elect members of Parliament, without the king or queen’s interference
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Freedom of speech in Parliament
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Freedom from royal interference with the law
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Freedom to petition the king
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Freedom to bear arms for self-defense
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Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
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Freedom from taxation by royal prerogative, without the agreement of Parliament
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Freedom of fines and forfeitures without a trial
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Freedom from armies being raised during peacetimes
AlbertaBoundless t1_j4pyazp wrote
“Freedom to bear arms for self-defence” isn’t a thing in Canada unfortunately. Neither the fines and forfeitures bit
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