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The Restoration and key 17th-century laws
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After Oliver Cromwell's republic, the monarchy was restored in 1660 when Charles II became king. During this period important laws strengthened people's rights: the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 protected people from unlawful imprisonment.
Memory tip: 1660 Restoration (Charles II); 1679 Habeas Corpus stops unlawful imprisonment.
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What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 protect people from?
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