Reviving Commoners' Rights: A Call for Security Beyond Wealth

The chapter delves into the historical significance of commoners' rights represented in the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest, emphasizing the need for material security alongside individual liberties. It contrasts the viewpoints of barons and commoners in history, advocating for a broader understanding of security beyond wealth and private property. The discussion extends to modern rights like housing, healthcare, and education, linking them to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and highlighting the importance of legal rights in challenging injustices for a more secure and equitable society.