The authors of the English Bill of Rights were particularly disturbed by abuses such as the arbitrary suspension of laws by the monarch, the imposition of taxes without parliamentary consent, and the use of the royal prerogative to maintain a standing army in peacetime. They were also concerned about the infringement on individual liberties, such as the right to a fair trial and the freedom of speech in Parliament. These abuses highlighted the need for a constitutional framework that limited royal authority and protected the rights of subjects.
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