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Constitutional development
Magna Carta 1215
Right of all free men to a fair trial
First formal attempt to limit the powers of the monarch
Influenced other documents such as Declaration of Independence
Importance should not be exaggerated, was unsuccessful and changed very little
Bill of rights 1689
New monarchs had to accept
Frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech
More an event that permanent institution but established parliamentary dominance
Parliament acts 1911 and 1949
Reduced power of house of lords after they rejected the 'Peoples Budget'
Ended absolute Veto of lords and restricted their power to delay bills
In 1949 delay down to 1 year
Increased democratic accountability of Westminster
European Communities Act 1972
Accession of UK into EEC
All Legislation had to conform with UK law
Erosion of Parliamentary Sovereignty
Act of Settlement 1701
Follow up on BoR
Main aim to secure protestant succession
Parliament calling the shots