History
The English Bill of Rights (1689)
Quick fact
The Bill of Rights 1689 is one of the only documents in the UK that is still in force today, and it can never be fully repealed – making it a cornerstone of the UK's uncodified constitution.
Why this is interesting
You've heard of the 'Bill of Rights'—but did you know that the first one was actually an ultimatum to a king who had already fled the country?