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What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important to us today? *

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Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.

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it still forms an important symbol of liberty today, often cited by politicians and campaigners
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