Religion and Marriage Law

The Need for Reform
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-1-5292-1280-8
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 132 mm x 209 mm, Gewicht: 279 g

Marriage law in England and Wales is a historical relic which reflects a bygone age.

Successive governments have made a series of progressive but ad hoc reforms, most notably the introduction of civil partnerships and same-sex marriage. However, this has resulted in a legal framework which is complex and controversial, especially in relation to religion.

This book provides the first accessible guide to how contemporary marriage law interacts with religion and identifies pressure points in relation to non-religious organisations and unregistered religious marriages. It reveals the need for the consolidation, modernisation and reform of marriage law and sets out proposals for how the transformation of these laws can be achieved.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sandberg, Russell

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: Marital Problems

Part 1: The Legal Framework

2. Religion and Opposite-Sex Marriage

3. Religion and Same-Sex Marriage

Part 2: The Road to Reform

4. Unregistered Religious Marriages

5. Non-Religious Marriages

6. The Law Commission’s Proposals

Part 3: Reform Proposals

7. Reforming Weddings Law

8. Reforming Validity and Criminal Offences

9. Reforming Cohabitation Rights

10. Conclusions: Relationship Solutions

Über Autor(innen)

Sandberg, Russell
Russell Sandberg is Professor of Law at Cardiff University.