Religious Beliefs and Conscientious Exemptions in a Liberal State Contributor(s): Adenitire, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1509920935 ISBN-13: 9781509920938 Publisher: Hart Publishing OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Discrimination - Law | Civil Rights - Law | Jurisprudence |
Dewey: 342.085 |
LCCN: 2018061353 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.7" W x 9.7" (1.60 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The central focus of this edited collection is on the ever-growing practice, in liberal states, to claim exemption from legal duties on the basis of a conscientious objection. Traditional claims have included objections to compulsory military draft and to the provision of abortions. Contemporary claims include objections to anti-discrimination law by providers of public services, such as bakers and B&B hoteliers, who do not want to serve same-sex couples. The book investigates the practice, both traditional and contemporary, from three distinct perspectives: theoretical, doctrinal (with special emphasis on UK, Canadian and US law) and comparative. Cumulatively, the contributors provide a comprehensive set of reflections on how the practice is to be viewed and carried out in the context of a liberal state. |