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The growing interest in the relationship between religion and law is, in the case of Christianity, often viewed in monolithic terms. Moreover, the debate is often seen in terms of the relationship of Christianity to the state along with discussions about, for example, religious freedom. Christianity is often seen as responding to claims made on it by the state and by the growth of secularism.This book takes a different approach. First, it makes the claim that Christianity has something of value to say about various pressing issues which are of direct relevance to contemporary society. Amongst these are the place of human rights and that of individual claims of conscience. Second, it does not regard Christianity as a monolithic whole but takes as its starting point the sundering of Christendom at the Reformation, which, it claims, led in many cases to divergent patterns of thought between Catholics and Protestants about law and its place in society. However, as this book shows, in many cases, Catholic and Protestant thinking on areas such as natural law is not as divergent as it is often thought.Five hundred years after the Reformation, the work presents a reflection on the roots of Catholic and Protestant thinking on law and its place in society. It will be of interest to canon lawyers as well as academics and students of law and religion.

This book examines the current law on the employment status of ministers of religion together with religious workers and volunteers and suggests reforms in this area of the law to meet the need for ministers to be given a degree of employment protection. It also considers the constant theme in Christian history that the clergy should not be subject to the ordinary courts and asks whether this is justified with the growth of areas such as employment law. The work questions whether it is possible to arrive at a satisfactory definition of who is a minister of religion and, along with this, who would be the employer of the minister if there was a contract of employment. Taking a comparative perspective, it evaluates the case law on the employment status of Christian and non-Christian clergy and assesses whether this shows any coherent theme or line of development. The work also considers the issue of ministerial employment status against the background of the autonomy of churches and other religious bodies from the State, together with their ecclesiology. The book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the areas of law and religion, employment law and religious studies, together with both legal practitioners and human resources practitioners in these areas.

This book examines the current law on the employment status of ministers of religion together with religious workers and volunteers and suggests reforms in this area of the law to meet the need for ministers to be given a degree of employment protection. It also considers the constant theme in Christian history that the clergy should not be subject to the ordinary courts and asks whether this is justified with the growth of areas such as employment law. The work questions whether it is possible to arrive at a satisfactory definition of who is a minister of religion and, along with this, who would be the employer of the minister if there was a contract of employment. Taking a comparative perspective, it evaluates the case law on the employment status of Christian and non-Christian clergy and assesses whether this shows any coherent theme or line of development. The work also considers the issue of ministerial employment status against the background of the autonomy of churches and other religious bodies from the State, together with their ecclesiology. The book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the areas of law and religion, employment law and religious studies, together with both legal practitioners and human resources practitioners in these areas.

This new textbook on equity and trusts law has been designed to cover all the main topics on undergraduate courses comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision.  The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject.

The growing interest in the relationship between religion and law is, in the case of Christianity, often viewed in monolithic terms. Moreover, the debate is often seen in terms of the relationship of Christianity to the state along with discussions about, for example, religious freedom. Christianity is often seen as responding to claims made on it by the state and by the growth of secularism.This book takes a different approach. First, it makes the claim that Christianity has something of value to say about various pressing issues which are of direct relevance to contemporary society. Amongst these are the place of human rights and that of individual claims of conscience. Second, it does not regard Christianity as a monolithic whole but takes as its starting point the sundering of Christendom at the Reformation, which, it claims, led in many cases to divergent patterns of thought between Catholics and Protestants about law and its place in society. However, as this book shows, in many cases, Catholic and Protestant thinking on areas such as natural law is not as divergent as it is often thought.Five hundred years after the Reformation, the work presents a reflection on the roots of Catholic and Protestant thinking on law and its place in society. It will be of interest to canon lawyers as well as academics and students of law and religion.

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See how an expert crafts answers to up to 50 questions on Equity & Trusts.

Discover how and why different elements of the answer relate to the question in accompanying Guidance.

Plan answers quickly and effectively using Answer plans and Diagram plans.

Gain higher marks with tips for advanced thinking in Make your answer stand out.

Avoid common pitfalls with Don’t be tempted to.

Compare your responses using the Try it yourself answer guidance on the companion website.

Practice answering questions and discover additional resources to support you in preparing for exams on the Companion website.

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Give your revision the edge with this text from the bestselling law revision series

Equity & Trusts Law, 10th edition by John Duddington, is a revision guide that prepares students for exams by consolidating their understanding of legal concepts and getting them to think deeper about how the law works. This edition contains a host of tools and resources to strengthen your exam skills, including exam tips and sample questions, with advice to help you impress your examiner.

This edition contains updated tools and resources to strengthen your exam skills, including assessment advice and sample questions for many assessment types, with tips to help you impress your examiner.

With its wide range of features and a companion website brimming with resources and practice opportunities to further support your revision, these guides are comprehensive study aids and will take your understanding to the next level.

John Duddington was Head of the Law School at Worcester College of Technology before retiring to focus on writing and research. He also teaches property law at the University of Worcester.

Pearson, the world’s learning company.

Give your revision the edge with this text from the bestselling law revision series

Land Law, 10th edition by John Duddington, s a revision guide that prepares you for exams by consolidating your understanding of legal concepts and getting you to think deeper about how the law works. This edition contains a host of tools and resources to strengthen your exam skills, including exam tips and sample questions, with advice to help you impress your examiner.

This edition contains updated tools and resources to strengthen your exam skills, including assessment advice and sample questions for many assessment types, with tips to help you impress your examiner.

With its wide range of features and a companion website brimming with resources and practice opportunities to further support your revision, these guides are comprehensive study aids and will take your understanding to the next level.

John Duddington was Head of the Law School at Worcester College of Technology before retiring to focus on writing and research. He also teaches property law at the University of Worcester.

Pearson, the world’s learning company.

"Presented in a user-friendly style, this book is an invaluable tool for all students of employment law. It provides excellent discussion of key areas of the current law." Jane Johnson, Senior Lecturer, CoventryUniversity Employment Law is a thought-provoking account of employment law suitable for students approaching the subject for the first time. Legal principles are introduced in the political, social and economic context in which they operate, while statistics and examples are used to relate the law further to the world in which employment law functions.