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Book SynopsisMinority Religions under Irish Law focuses the spotlight specifically on the legal protections afforded in Ireland to minority religions, generally, and to the Muslim community, in particular. Although predominantly focused on the Irish context, the book also boasts contributions from leading international academics, considering questions of broader global importance such as how to create an inclusive environment for minority religions and how to regulate religious tribunals best. Reflecting on issues as diverse as the right to education, marriage recognition, Islamic finance and employment equality, Minority Religions under Irish Law provides a comprehensive and fresh look at the legal space occupied by many rapidly growing minority religions in Ireland, with a special focus on the Muslim community.
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors 1 Introduction Kathryn O’Sullivan Part 1: Accommodating Minority Religions: The International and Irish Context 2 Law, Religion and Religious Minorities: Reflections on International Human Rights Law and Global Trends M. Christian Green 3 Accommodating Religious Minorities in Ireland: The Constitutional Framework Eoin Daly Part 2: Islam and Irish Law: Implications for the Muslim Community in Ireland 4 Muslims in Ireland: History, Demographics and Debates James Carr 5 The Accommodation of Islam in the Irish Workplace, Classroom and Hospital Claire Hogan 6 Recognition of Muslim Marriage Ceremonies in Ireland: An Analysis Susan Leahy and Kathryn O’Sullivan 7 Overseas Marriage and Divorce in Islamic Form: A Critical Perspective on the Development of Irish Private International Law Máire Ní Shúilleabháin 8 A Comparative Review of the Accommodation of Islamic Finance in Irish Law Edana Richardson Part 3: International Perspectives on Sharia Councils: Regulation and Governance 9 The Legal Framework for Regulating Shariah Councils in the UK: A Potential Model for Ireland? Amin Al-Astewani 10 The Usefulness of the ‘Parity Governance Model’ in Muslim Family Law Debates Samia Bano Index
