The right of religious freedom in major English speaking nations is a complex and vast topic, full of controversy. Offering a comprehensive analysis, this book examines the key questions from both a liberal democratic and religious standpoint.

• Introduction


• Part I


• 1: Christian Perspectives


• 2: Liberal Perspectives


• Part II


• 3: Models of Religion-State Relations


• 4: Legal Protection of Religious Freedom


• 5: Is Establishment Consistent with Religious Freedom?


• 6: Limits to Religious Freedom


• Part III


• 7: Families, Parents, and Children


• 8: Education


• 9: Medical Treatment


• 10: Employment


• 11: Religious Group Autonomy


• 12: Religious Expression and Protest


• Bibliography

Rex Ahdar is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Otago, where he has taught since 1985. He was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at Boalt Hall School of Law, UC Berkeley in 1991. His current teaching embraces: Competition Law, Contract Law, and Law and Religion. His research interests include Competition Law and Policy, Church-State Relations, and Religious Freedom.
Ian Leigh is Professor of Law at Durham University. His previous experience includes appointments at several UK universities, together with a period as a solicitor in local government, and visiting appointments at the universities of Otago, Florida, Virginia, Melbourne, and at Osgoode Hall Law School.