Law and religion
"The worlds of law and religion increasingly collide in Parliament and the courtroom. Religious courts, the wearing of religious symbols and faith schools have given rise to increased legislation and litigation. This is the first student textbook to set out the fundamental principles and issues...
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Cambridge, UK :
Cambridge University Press ,
c2011
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Table of Contents:
- 1. What is 'law and religion'?
- 2. Historical development
- 3. Legal definitions of religion
- 4. The legal position of religious groups
- 5. Religious freedom as a human right
- 6. Discrimination on grounds of religion
- 7. Religious offences
- 8. Religion in schools
- 9. Religious law
- 10. The clash of arms