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One of the oldest ancient law codes filled with 282 laws and standards, possibly the oldest law code to contain consideration for the accused - innocent until proven guilty.
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A famous speech that took place at the end of the Peloponnesian War, and it was different from other Athenian speeches as it glorified Athen's achievements.
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Meaning "The Great Charter", it was the first document to promote the idea of nobody having the power to be above the law, not even the King.
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The formation of a government system used by the First Nations, and its structure and principle influenced American government in the future.
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Locke's treatises show his belief in humans governing themselves through "God's law" and working together for the common good.
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Assembled in France, these rights were formed in the belief that ignoring human rights have lead to many corrupt governments.
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First amendments to stop the segregation and racial omission of voters who were coloured.
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This electoral act made New Zealand the first country to grant women the right to vote.
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This act gave women who had some connection the war the right to vote, and although the right was only granted for a limited time, it was the first step towards women's rights in America.
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Risen from the events of the Second World War, it was the first representation of what rights all humans should be entitled to.
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This gave aboriginals the right to vote in federal elections without suffering the loss of their treaty status.
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This ensures the rights of Canadian citizens and the freedoms that are also limited to the law.
