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Law, Rights, and Religion
This is a comprehensive study of the relationship between law and religion in English law. In an increasingly religiously and culturally diverse country, it offers a vital legal analysis of fundamental questions regarding individual and group rights, and how the political and legal systems regard and engage with such diversity.
| Author(s) | By Samantha Knights (Barrister, Matrix Chambers). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 400 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Availability | Available |
This is a comprehensive study of the relationship between law and religion in English law. In an increasingly religiously and culturally diverse country, it offers a vital legal analysis of fundamental questions regarding individual and group rights, and how the political and legal systems regard and engage with such diversity.
Table of Cases Table of Legislation List of Abbreviations 1: Context and Background 2: Religion, Law and the Courts 3: Legal Framework on Religious Freedom 4: The Balance of Competing Interests 5: Education 6: Employment 7: Immigration and Asylum
Samantha Knights QC is a member of Matrix Chambers specialising in commercial litigation, immigration and asylum, public law, and international law. She has been involved in significant law developments before courts in both England & Wales and the EU. Kn
