Highlights of English and American history on the writ of habeas corpus, in particular the 17th century conflict between Charles I and Edward Coke
Did ever Parliament rely on messages? ... The King's answer is very gracious; but what is the law of the realm? That is the question. ... Let us put up a Petition of Right; not that I distrust the King, but that I cannot take his trust but in a Parliamentary way.... Finally, the king gave in to a joint statement prepared by the Houses of Commons and Lords insisting that he accede to the two resolutions, and the Petition of Right was passed and read into the Statute Book.