Human Rights and Charity Law

International Perspectives

Kerry O'Halloran (University of Queensland, Australia)

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Routledge
21 March 2016

Economics

Series: Human Rights and International Law

The 60 or so nations that subscribe to the common law tradition had for centuries broadly accepted the same legal definitions of what constitutes a charity. In recent years, however, a number of countries have embarked on charity law reform processes, designed to strengthen the regulatory framework and to review and encode common law concepts. A primary driver of reform was the need to modernise national charity law and ensure human rights compatibility. In light of these reforms, this book takes stock of how charity law is adapting to face the challenges presented by human rights.

The book identifies the key areas where human rights and charity law intersect and examines the importance of those areas, the principles involved and their political significance. It offers a comparative analysis of selected common law countries including England, Wales, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, assessing the extent of national human rights and charity compatibility. Kerry O’Halloran also goes on to consider tensions arising from the intersection of human rights and charity law, including the significance of cultural values and heritage, the importance of proportionality and striking a balance between public and private interests in current society.

By: Kerry O'Halloran (University of Queensland Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9781138956575
ISBN 10: 1138956570
Series: Human Rights and International Law
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 21 March 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part 1: Background 1. Frames of Reference, Boundaries and Social Context 2. Charity Law and Fundamental Legal Rights: Concepts and Principles 3. Legal Functions Part 2: Contemporary Law, Policy and Practice in a Common Law Context 4. England and Wales 5. Ireland 6. United States of America 7. Canada 8. Australia 9. New Zealand Part 3: Contrasting Tensions and Political Implications 10. Characteristic Tensions and Alternative Perspectives Conclusion

Kerry O'Halloran is Adjunct Professor at the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT, Australia.