Religious Liberty and International Law in Europe (Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Series Number 6) - Hardcover

Evans, Malcolm D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521550211 ISBN 13: 9780521550215

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

In this fascinating book Malcolm Evans describes in detail the ways in which the freedom of religious belief has been incorporated into the legislation of the countries of Europe. He goes on to examine the mechanisms by which this freedom is guaranteed, and a number of problematic cases that have recently been discussed in the Council of Europe. In a concluding section he outlines a number of developments that will influence the direction that the search for the protection of religious liberty under international law may take.

About this title

Book Description:

This work describes in detail the ways in which the freedom of religious belief has been incorporated into the legislation of the countries of Europe. It goes on to examine the mechanisms by which this freedom is guaranteed, and a number of problematic cases which have recently been discussed in the Council of Europe.

Review:

"This work is highly recommended...to those seeking an introduction to this subject..." Daniel L. Wade, International Journal of Legal Information

"Malcom Evans' Religious Liberty and International Law in Europe is an exceedingly well-researched, indexed, and documented work that examines, from both historical and current perspectives, international legal protections of the rights of religion, conscience, and belief on the European continent." Journal of Religion

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521550211
• ISBN 13: 9780521550215
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 428