Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice [Paperback]

Paul M. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0521672465 | ISBN-13: 978-0521672467

The scale and variety of acts of religious intolerance evident in so many countries today are of enormous contemporary concern. This timely study attempts a thorough and systematic analysis of both Universal and European practice. The standards applicable to freedom of religion are subjected to a detailed critique, and their development and implementation within the UN is distinguished from that within Strasbourg, in order to discern trends and obstacles to their advancement.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As an exercise in comparing European and International legal struggles in religious liberty, Taylor's book is worth reading."
-- The Law and Politics Book Review, Stephen McDougal, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse


"...highly technical and very thorough examination of the law of religious freedom as it has developed in the UN and European Union...it is a treasure trove...Taylor has written a detailed, exhaustive treatment of two different human rights system (UN and Europe) in light of their success or failure in securing religious freedom. It is a work that repays reading and reflection, at least by human rights lawyers."
--William L. Saunders, JR., Senior Fellow in Bioethics and Human Rights Counsel, Family Research Council, Touchstone (January/ebruary 2009)

Book Description

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is one of the core freedoms found in international human rights instruments at both UN and European level. This timely study is the first to provide a detailed critique of the standards applicable to freedom of religion. UN and European standards are examined side-by-side in order to highlight the rationale for any apparent departures between the two systems and to determine the level of recognition given to different aspects of the freedom.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521672465
• ISBN-13: 978-0521672467
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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