When was civil liberties established?

Civil liberties began to take shape in the late 17th and 18th centuries, particularly with the development of constitutional frameworks and human rights philosophies. Key documents, such as the English Bill of Rights in 1689 and the United States Bill of Rights in 1791, formalized these rights, establishing protections against government overreach. Over time, civil liberties continued to evolve through legal interpretations and social movements, shaping modern democratic societies.