Religion and the law
Subtitle: the current position in England ; with a preface by Baroness Julia Neuberger ; edited by Paul Foster
Contributors: Foster, Paul
Series: Otter memorial paper -- no. 30
Publisher: University Of Chichester
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chichester, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9781907852176
Subjects: Religion and law
Notes: "My aim in writing this little book is to examine how English law, which a century ago was based on the assumption that all UK citizens are Christian, has adapted to a society in which numerous religions co-exist, and many people, if asked their religion, would now frankly say they have none"--Introduction.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Freedom of religion; title: Religion and employment; title: Access to goods and services; title: Marriage, divorce, and civil partnership; title: Children and the family; title: Religion and education - Concluding reflection; title: Appendix. The legacy of Olympus / Paul Foster; title: Steps in the law's progress towards religious freedom; title: Table of legislation; title: Table of cases; title: Glossary.