Ecclesiastical Law 3rd ed

Ecclesiastical Law has established itself as the leading authority on the laws of the Church of England. Offering a uniquely detailed and scholarly exposition of the law, it has become an essential reference for anyone with a professional interest in ecclesiastical and canon law.

The third edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of changes in the substantive law, specifically: the establishment of a completely new statutory tribunal for clergy discipline; a major review of the employment status of clergy; a series of cases in the House of Lords exploring the limits of the right of religious liberty under the Human Rights Act 1998; litigation on the status of the Church of England as a 'public authority'; a number of decisions in consistory courts and the Court of Arches.

Ecclesiastical Law offers insightful commentary, thoughtful analysis, and a wealth of materials to the lawyer and student alike. Appendices include: The Canons of the Church of England; Statutes and Measures; Statutory Instruments; Church Representation Rules; and cases.

• Offers a fully revised and updated exposition of the law of the Church of England
• Provides thorough and insightful commentary from a leading expert in the field
• Includes discussion of emergent human rights issues, as well as changes wrought by the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004
• Undertakes a legal evaluation of the relationship of the Church of England to the worldwide Anglican communion, in the light of the Windsor Report
• Sets out the changes in policy and law concerning the employment status of clergy
• Includes a new chapter on the Clergy Discipline Maesure 2003 covering the practice and procedure under this new jurisdiction
• Comes complete with a range of useful materials, including The Canons of the Church of England, Statutes and Measures and extracts from key cases decided in the ecclesiastical and civil courts