Where would the United Kingdom be without such liberties as freedom of speech, the right to a fair trial, and the free press? All of these rights stem from the same place – the Magna Carta.
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is holding The Big Tea Party as part of the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, one of the defining moments in the creation of our democratic society and a historic turning point which also paved the way for the university’s namesake, Simon De Monfort, to call the first ever Parliament 50 years later.
The Big Tea Party takes place on Thursday 11 June at Trinity Lawn from 3.30pm where there will be food, games, opportunities to reflect and debate on our human rights and of course, lots of tea.
The signing of the Magna Carta was a historic moment in our society and it has become a symbol of democracy. It was the first document to acknowledge that everyone, including the monarchy, was subject to the law and to protect the human rights of its citizens.
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The event is being held as part of the Houses of Parliament’s ‘Liberteas’ celebrations to commemorate the 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta as the nation is asked to sit down to tea to celebrate, debate or reflect on their liberties.
This is part of Parliament’s wider ‘House of Parliament 2015: Parliament in the Making’ celebrations which include Simon De Montfort’s calling of the first ever Parliament in 1265.
DMU celebrated this anniversary earlier this year by hosting a mock trial with ‘Simon’ acquitted of treason charges and a lecture detailing his life was held as part of a visit by the Royal Historical Society.
With limited availability to The Big Tea Party, make sure you email eventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk to secure your place quickly.
Posted on Monday 8 June 2015