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Commons Briefing paper by Oonagh Gay, Lucinda Maer and Aileen Walker. It was first published on Monday, 5 October 2009. It was last updated on Monday, 5 October 2009.


Bill of Rights 1689

This Note sets out the historical background to the Bill of Rights 1688-89 and examines how its provisions have altered in the intervening centuries. Its role as part of the uncodified constitution of the United Kingdom is also discussed.

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Research briefing
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SN00293 
Subjects
Constitutions Bill of Rights Parliament Monarchy Succession
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Parliament and Constitution Centre
House of Commons Library
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