The English Bill of Rights was enacted in 1689 and established important principles of parliamentary democracy in England. It limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament, ensuring that the government could not impose taxes or raise an army without parliamentary consent. This document also protected individual rights, such as the right to a fair trial and freedom from cruel and unusual punishment. The English Bill of Rights influenced many democratic systems worldwide, including the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.