英国《大宪章》的内容精华与现实意义

Contents and the significance of the Great Charter 《大宪章》的内容及意义 Great Charter was signed by King John in 1215 under the press of the barons 《大宪章》是约翰国王1215年在封建贵族压力下签定的。. It consists of sixty-three clauses 《大宪章》总共63条 . Its important provisions are as follows其中最重要的内容是 :(1) no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council 未经大议会同意，不得征税: (2) no freemen should be arrested , imprisoned or deprived of their property 只有根据国家有关法律才能逮捕、监禁自由人以及剥夺他们的财产 (3) the Church should possess all its rights , together with freedom of elections ; 教会应享受其所有权利且有选举自由 (4) London and other towns should retain their traditional rights and privileges , 伦敦和其它城镇应保留其古时的权力和特权