The Legal Framework Regulating the Wearing or Display of Religious Symbols in Educational Institutions

O'Donovan, Darren; Mullally, Siobhan

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1574381

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The Legal Framework Regulating the Wearing or Display of Religious Symbols in Educational Institutions

University College Cork

January 31, 2009

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This paper examines the current legal framework in Ireland regulating the display or wearing of religious symbols in educational institutions. The paper was submitted to the Consultation on Intercultural Education, undertaken by the Ministry for Integration 2008-9. Ireland's current legal framework is examined in the light of recent developments in European and International human rights law.

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Keywords: Religion, Multiculturalism, Religious Freedom, Religious Symbols, Education, Ireland

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Date posted: March 25, 2010

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O'Donovan, Darren and Mullally, Siobhan, The Legal Framework Regulating the Wearing or Display of Religious Symbols in Educational Institutions (January 31, 2009). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1574381 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1574381

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Siobhan Mullally (Contact Author) University College Cork (UCC) ( email ) 5 Bloomfield Terrace Western Road Cork Ireland HOME PAGE: http://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/staff/smullally/

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The Legal Framework Regulating the Wearing or Display of Religious Symbols in Educational Institutions

Darren O'Donovan

Siobhan Mullally

Date posted: March 25, 2010

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Darren O'Donovan

Siobhan Mullally (Contact Author)