What was the impact of the English bill of rights on life in england

The Bill of Rights is an act of the Parliament of England that deals with constitutional matters and sets out certain basic civil rights. Passed on December 16, 1689, it is a restatement in statuary form of T Declaration of Rights presented by the Convention Parliament to William and Mary in February 1689, inviting them to become joint sovereigns of England. The Bill of Rights lays down limits on the powers of the monarch and sets out the rights of Parliament, including the requirement for regular parliaments, free elections, and freedom of speech in Parliament. It sets out certain rights of individuals including the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment and reestablished the liberty of protestants to have arms for their defence within the rule of law. Furthermore, the Bill of Rights described and condemned several misdeeds of James II of England.

The English Bill of Rights was revolutionizing. Being a prime example of one of the first document to provide the English people undeniable rights. This changed an Englishmen from a puppet of the state to a functioning cog with universal protection. This totally changed the social aspect as now all people could equally exercise their rights without fear of their revocation at the states whim.