English+Bill+of+Rights

__English Bill of Rights of 1689__

 * Freedom from royal interference with the law. Though the sovereign remains the fount of justice, he or she cannot unilaterally establish new courts or act as a judge.
 * Freedom from taxation by Royal Prerogative . The agreement of parliament became necessary for the implementation of any new taxes.
 * Freedom to petition the monarch.
 * Freedom from the standing army during a time of peace. The agreement of parliament became necessary before the army could be moved against the populace when not at war.
 * Freedom for Protestants to bear arms for their own defense, as suitable to their class and as allowed by law.
 * Freedom to elect members of parliament without interference from the sovereign.
 * Freedom of speech in parliament. This means that the proceedings of parliament can not be questioned in a court of law or any other body outside of parliament itself; this forms the basis of modern parliamentary privilege.
 * Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail.
 * Freedom from fine and forfeiture without a trial.