Ecclesiastical Law

by Mark Hill QC

Overview

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 fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of significant changes in the substantive law, specifically: the effects of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018; and the overhaul of the procedure in the Consistory Court in consequence of the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015; substantial repeals in the Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 and the new procedure under the Legislative Reform Measure 2018; the effect of the House of Bishops' Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests concerning provision for traditionalists; and the role of the Independent Reviewer under the Priests (Resolution of Disputes Procedure) Regulations 2014.

Ecclesiastical Law offers insightful commentary, thoughtful analysis, and a wealth of materials to the practitioner and student alike. Materials include: the Canons of the Church of England, together with the Measures and Rules (updated to 2018) regulating the faculty jurisdiction and clergy discipline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198807568
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/08/2018
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 6.90(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Mark Hill QC, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building

Mark Hill QC is a Barrister in Chambers at Francis Taylor Building. He is an internationally acknowledged expert in ecclesiastical law, matters of religious liberty, and disputes involving faith communities. Mark is also an Honorary Professor at the Centre for Law and Religion, Cardiff University; Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria; Visiting Professor at the Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London and Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame University, Sydney and is Ecumenical fellow in Canon Law at the Venerable English College in Rome. He was elected a Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2011 and appointed President of the European Consortium for Church and State Research in 2012.

Table of Contents

Preface1. The Nature and Purposes of Ecclesiastical Law2. The Constitution of the Church of England3. The Parish4. Clergy5. Services and Worship6. Clergy Discipline7. Faculty Jurisdiction8. CathedralsMaterialsCanonsMeasuresRules

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a very comprehensive account of the law of the church of England. Now in its fourth edition it covers many developments in law over the last 10 years. ... Written by a very experienced ecclesiastical lawyer, it is essential reading for anyone advising on ecclesiastical matters and has historical interest as well as being a mine of information on the subject." — David Pickup, Law Society Gazette

"This Journal does not normally publish reviews of books after their first edition but the fourth edition of the key text on ecclesiastical law by the chairman of the Ecclesiastical Law Society calls for a salute and a warm welcome ... The new Hill will maintain its place at the centre of any ecclesiastical law library." — David Harte, Ecclesiastical Law Journal

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