During its first year, the Long Parliament

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The Long Parliament, which began in 1640, passed the Triennial Act, which mandated that Parliament meet at least once every three years, and also declared that taxes could not be levied without the consent of Parliament. The Long Parliament did not use the Star Chamber court to try its enemies or execute the king, although these actions were taken during the later period of the English Civil War. The Long Parliament also did not rule that Parliament had to meet once every ten years, and in fact passed the Triennial Act to ensure more frequent meetings. The Long Parliament did not forbid the writ of habeas corpus, as this legal protection remained in place throughout the period of the English Civil War.

During Its First Year, the Long Parliament