Recently, the importance of Magna Carta has been mentioned in the Senate by Senator David Leyonhjelm, and the Committee’s work noted by Dr Rosemary Laing, Clerk of the Senate. Clerk of the Australian Senate tells Senate Estimates about Magna Carta Events Dr Rosemary Laing, Clerk of the Senate, was asked by Senator Smith about what events were planned to celebrate
Magna Carta 800th Anniversary Celebrations Begin
The excitement around the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta is beginning in Britain, with the start of a series of events drawing attention to the importance of the document which is: “Considered the cornerstone of modern democracy, liberty, justice and the rule of law, the 1215 English charter forms the basis for legal systems around the world, such as