The Magna Carta is a document of basic rights. The 1297 copy is in the Guildhall Art Gallery
Originally issued in 1215, it was the first document forced onto a king of England by his subjects as they sought to protect their basic rights.
It was redrafted three times (1216, 1217 and 1225) and finally confirmed as English law in 1297. Most parts have been repealed; however,
Clause 1, securing the freedom of the English church;
Clause 9, guaranteeing the 'ancient liberties' of the City of London, and
Clause 29, the right to due process, are still in force today.
The City of London played an active role in the events that led to the creation of the Magna Carta, and is the only City to be mentioned on it.
"The City of London shall have all its ancient liberties by land as well as water"
The City was later granted the right to appoint a Lord Mayor, and part of his duties were to ensure that the provisions of the charter were carried out.
Judges look at the City of London's 1297 copy of the Magna Carta in a carriage during the Lord Mayor's show in London November 8, 2014. The manuscript was part of the annual procession marking the start of its 800 year anniversary in 1215
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