Article: Magna carta a'talking point'

Luminaries from all corners of the political map are to take part in a debate inspired by Lincoln's most famous document.

Students will hear from former Labour Party chairman Tony Benn, former Conservative Party co-chairman Liam Fox and the first Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Falconer.

The four-day Magna Carta 2008: Exploring Democracy - a Forum begins on Wednesday and takes place at the University of Lincoln.

It will include talks, discussions and debates on issues such as human rights, democracy and faith.

The university's Professor Brian Winston said: "There is a concern that modern society takes democracy for granted so there is a real educational purpose behind this event.

"In ...

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