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The Constitution consists of several documents which altogther provide the basis of rights for British citizens, Scotland

does have some differences so it's not consistent throughout Britain. * Magna Carta between King John and his barons in 1215 * confirmation by King Henry III to Parliament in 1216,1217, and 1225 * Confirmatio Cartarum (Confirmation of the Charter) 1253 * a multitude of subsequent corroborating statutes, from King Edward I to King Henry IV * the Petition of Right, a parliamentary declaration in 1628 of the liberties of the people, assented to by King Charles I * more concessions made by King Charles I to his parliament * many laws, particularly the Habeas Corpus Act in 1679, passed under King Charles II * the 1689 English Bill of Rights assented to by King William III and Queen Mary II. * the Act of Settlement of 1701. Plus current Laws provided under subsequent Parliaments to these Acts, also European and International Human Rights Acts Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental

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