Law and religion in Europe : a comparative introduction / Norman Doe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doe, Norman, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of religion--Europe.

Freedom of religion.

Church and state--Europe.

Church and state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (950 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, 2012.

Summary:

Each state in Europe has its own national laws which affect religion and these are increasingly the subject of political and academic debate. This book provides a detailed comparative introduction to these laws with particular reference to the states of the European Union. A comparison of national laws on religion reveals profound similarities between them. From these emerge principles of law on religion common to the states of Europe and the book articulates these for the firsttime. It examines the constitutional postures of states towards religion, religious freedom, and discrimination, and

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Introduction; 1. The Scope, Sources, and Systems of Religion Law; The sources of religion law; Legal definitions of religion; The systems of religion law: state postures; Conclusion; 2. Religious Freedom and the Individual; The scope and importance of religious freedom; The right to freedom of religious belief; The right to manifest religion; Limitations on the right to manifest religion; Conclusion; 3. Religious Discrimination and Hatred; Religious discrimination in civil law

Crimes against the person motivated by religionConclusion; 4. The Legal Position of Religious Organizations; The right of religious association; Legal categories of religious organizations; The conferral of legal personality; The exercise of legal personality; Conclusion; 5. The Autonomy and Ministers of Religious Organizations; The principle of autonomy; Institutional autonomy; Autonomy and confidentiality; Conclusion; 6. The Protection of Doctrine and Worship; Crimes against religious belief and doctrine; Crimes against religious worship; The portrayal of religion in the media; Conclusion

7. The Property and Finances of ReligionThe property of religious organizations; Financial support for religion; Conclusion; 8. Religion, Education, and Public Institutions; Religion and education in state schools; Faith and other religious ethos schools; Religion in prisons, hospitals, and the armed forces; Conclusion; 9. Religion and the Family: Marriage and Children; Religion and marriage; Religion and children; Conclusion; 10. The Religion Law of the European Union; The value of religion; Subsidiarity in religious matters; Religious freedom; Religious equality and discrimination

The autonomy of religious associationsCooperation with religion; The special protection of religion; Conclusion; General Conclusion; Appendix: The Principles of Religion Law Common to the States of Europe; Select Bibliography; Index; Notes

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [265]-275) and index.

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ISBN:

0-19-172933-7

0-19-101893-7

OCLC:

865331875