The English Bill of Rights is a landmark act in the constitutional law of England.

It was passed by Parliament in 1689 following the Glorious Revolution, which overthrew King James II.

The act laid out the conditions under which William and Mary were offered the throne.

Its primary purpose was to establish the supremacy of Parliament over the monarch and to prevent the abuses of power that had occurred under previous kings.

It declared that the monarch could not suspend laws, levy taxes, or maintain a standing army in peacetime without the consent of Parliament.

It guaranteed certain rights for English subjects, including the right to petition the monarch and the right to bear arms for self-defense.

It also affirmed the right to freedom of speech within Parliament.

The act banned 'cruel and unusual punishments' and excessive fines or bail.

It established principles of free elections for Parliament.

The English Bill of Rights had a major influence on the U.S. Bill of Rights and other constitutional documents around the world.