The diverse population in England has raised fundamental questions about individual and group rights, and how the political and legal system should view diversity. This book sets out and analyses these issues within their legal context, including: the 1998 Human Rights Act, the recent EC Equality Directives, and the UK Equality Bill.

However, the introduction of greater protection for religious minorities in English Law, including the Human Rights Act 1998, the EC Equality Directives, and the Equality Act 2006 have provided important milestones in this area. This book briefly covers the historical background to issues of religious freedom in England, and analyses the position of religion in the constitution and with regard to the legal framework including the state's obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. It then deals in more detail with specific areas of legal practice including education, employment, immigration, and public law, examining key case law and analysing current problems. The book combines detailed analysis with a clear assessment of the practical and procedural issues which practitioners face.

1. Context and background
2. Legal Framework
3. The Balance of Competing Interests
4. Education
5. Employment
6. Immigration and Asylum
7. Planning, Prisons, and Health and Safety