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It was written on 7 June 1628 and was written by parliament for king Charles I. They wrote this for a number of complaints. One reason was because there was no imprisonment without cause and because there was no taxation.

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The Petition of Right (1628)Êis an important document in Englands Constitution that defines the rights and liberties of the citizens that the Crown cannot take away or take action against.

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