Sir Robert Worcester | James Otis 2014 Excerpt - Episode 3

Sir Robert Worcester, Emeritus Chancellor of the University of Kent and Chair of the 800th Anniversary Celebration of the Magna Carta Committee spoke about "The Magna Carta, 'Foundation of Liberty', and Its Relevance In The 21st Century."

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