Magna Carta Legal Relevance

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The Magna Carta of 1215 is a foundational document in English law. While it originally stated its clauses were to be perpetual, many have been repealed or modified over the centuries. Today, only three clauses remain part of English law, protected by the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.

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the magna charter * can not be repealed
Indeed, the Magna Carta of * is a fundamental piece of English law. However, many of its clauses have been repealed over the centuries. Today, only three of the original clauses remain part of English law.
We have first of all granted to God, and by this our present charter confirmed, for ourselves and our heirs in perpetuity,
It seems you're referring to a clause from the Magna Carta. Could you please clarify your question? Are you asking about the legal implications of this specific clause today?
the clause provides the charter goes on to perpetuity and cannot be repealed, to repeal any clause is invalid
It seems you're questioning the permanence of Magna Carta's clauses. While the charter indeed states its perpetuity, English law has evolved since, and many clauses have been repealed or modified. The remaining are protected by the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.