RE: case book needed

2014-05-13 Thread Paul Diamond
Alan (if I may), I am not sure exactly what you want; but the interaction between the European Convention of Human Rights (Strasbourg) and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Luxembourg) is one of the most challenging fields of European law. The Convention has a wide ranging scope;

FW: Discrimination against people with religious motivations for their actions

2012-03-15 Thread Paul Diamond
Eugene, My email keeps bouncing; From: Paul Diamond [mailto:pauldiam...@btconnect.com] Sent: 09 March 2012 15:08 To: 'Law Religion issues for Law Academics' Subject: RE: Discrimination against people with religious motivations for their actions With great hesitation, I enter

RE: European Court Upholds Crucifixes In Italian Classrooms

2011-03-18 Thread Paul Diamond
not implement the Chamber decision, a reversal was expected by the Grand Chamber. Non implementation by a Contracting State would have significant political ramifications. Paul Paul Diamond, barrister PO Box 1041 Barton Cambridge CB23 7WY United Kingdom +44 (0) 1223 264544

RE: British Preacher Arrested For Preaching Homosexulairt a Sin

2010-05-17 Thread Paul Diamond
: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2009/1357.html Paul Diamond, barrister Chambers of Paul Diamond PO Box 1041 Barton Cambridge CB23 7WY T: 01223 264544 www.pauldiamond.com From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [mailto:religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf

Elane Photography v. Willock and the UK

2009-12-18 Thread Paul Diamond
and iii) Parliament has outlawed it. f.. This case makes a number of silly errors such as the confusion between religious beliefs and manifestation. Sorry to bore you all and have a great Christmas, or holidays. Paul Paul Diamond Chambers of Paul Diamond PO Box 1041 Barton Cambridge CB23 7WY United

Re: Can religious and secular courts exist in the same nation?

2008-11-19 Thread Paul Diamond
systems based on religious beliefs is incompatible with the rule of law. Paul Paul Diamond Chambers of Paul Diamond PO Box 1041 Barton Cambridge CB23 7WY United Kingdom 01223 264544 www.pauldiamond.com - Original Message - From: Douglas Laycock To: religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu

Re: Conflicts between religious exefcise and gay rights and cudgels

2008-08-07 Thread Paul Diamond
is available. A mutual duty to protect/ respect each other rights. I have been immensely benefited in my discussion with Canadian attorney, Iain Benson (credit where credit is due). Paul Diamond, barrister - Original Message - From: Volokh, Eugene [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Law Religion issues

Re: Defamation of Religion

2008-08-04 Thread Paul Diamond
to go to Hell and be told about it Paul Diamond, barrister. - Original Message - From: Esenberg, Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 4:38 AM Subject: RE: LOFTON / Re

Re: compelling interest test : RLUIPA v. Turner

2008-04-11 Thread Paul Diamond
I would be very interested to know the meaning of 'compelling interest' and 'substantive burden'; In Europe, the approach to fundamental rights is that the right would be vitiated if a private employer could avoid accommodation by pleading 'de minimus cost' and the courts engage in a

Re: Archbishop Williams and Sharia Courts

2008-02-09 Thread Paul Diamond
Just to say that I had the 'pleasure' of attending the lecture of the Archbishop at the Royal Court of Justice. Without going into too much detail of the talk (which raised issues of court intrusion into the nature of religious belief), the talk was calculated and deliberately provocative.

Re: Photographer's right to refuse to photograph a commitment ceremony?

2008-01-29 Thread Paul Diamond
Leaving aside arguments on 'mandated speech'; I am interested whether folks think there is a particular right of 'conscience' (within the Constitution) as a distinct ground for accommodation and how far this would extend in employment or public service. Paul. - Original Message -

Re: InnerChange Litigation

2007-12-06 Thread Paul Diamond
) their rights. What is the interest of the State in denying such a request? Paul Diamond, barrister. - Original Message - From: Vance R. Koven To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:03 PM Subject: Re: InnerChange Litigation

Emailing: english

2006-07-03 Thread Paul Diamond
FYI The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:Shortcut to: http://195.224.230.11/english/?id=16877Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security

Re: InnerChange decision

2006-06-03 Thread Paul Diamond
I would like to see a copy of this judgment. - Original Message - From: Douglas Laycock To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 12:20 AM Subject: InnerChange decision I don't have a link, and I don't want to clog all your

Re: Text of Chaplain Klingenschmitt's speech outside the White House

2005-12-22 Thread Paul Diamond
Every blessing in your courageous fight from the UK. We have similar problems in the UK; The Times Lawyer of the Week http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,200-1904318,00.html . Paul - Original Message - From: Gordon James Klingenschmitt To: UCLA Law Class Sent:

Re: Swedish Pastor Beats Hate Crime Rap

2005-12-05 Thread Paul Diamond
US article. Lesbian Fertility Patient Loses To Religious Beliefs ... ___ To post, send message to Religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu To subscribe, unsubscribe, change options, or get password, see http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/religionlaw

Re: Swedish Pastor Beats Hate Crime Rap

2005-12-02 Thread Paul Diamond
A pattern is developing; there are now three major cases in Europe: one in The Netherlands, 'Hammond' in the United Kingdom and 'Green' in Sweden. The pattern is thus:- 1. This law is introduced as necessary to protect 'selected' groups from phobic 'gangs' and there are effective legal

Re: Swedish Pastor Beats Hate Crime Rap

2005-12-02 Thread Paul Diamond
not sure the links are coming through; I will try again. http://www.eauk.org/CONTENTMANAGER/Content/PoliticsandSociety/PQandBriefings/PQ04-02/secularintolerance.cfm and http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2004/69.html - Original Message - From: Paul Diamond [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Sex Ed and Jewish schools in Belgium

2005-09-29 Thread Paul Diamond
to the private school. Paul Diamond, Cambridge UK. - Original Message - From: Vance R. Koven To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Sex Ed and Jewish schools in Belgium Moral: who lives by the subsidy, dies

Re: UK case

2005-08-04 Thread Paul Diamond
@lists.ucla.edu Cc: Law Religion issues for Law Academics religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:44 PM Subject: Re: UK case At 10:10 PM 8/2/2005 +0100, Paul Diamond wrote: It works! A seven day shift is simply a seven day working pattern; we have working hour limitation

Re: UK case

2005-08-04 Thread Paul Diamond
a need he is reasonable! Paul Diamond - Original Message - From: Vance R. Koven To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: Re: UK case I find it difficult to figure out what principle to adduce from this case

Fw: Good News From Across the Big Pond

2005-03-13 Thread Paul Diamond
- Original Message - From: Paul Diamond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 8:17 PM Subject: Good News From Across the Big Pond If I may be so bold as to give a perspective from the United Kingdom. The case of SB is extremely poorly argued and per incuriam

Re: Atheist's challenge to religion-only exemption to schooluniform policy

2005-02-16 Thread Paul Diamond
Message from UK- are you guys aware of the decision in this case- very long from a Tribunal (not court) in Victoria, Australia on vilification of religion. It is attached below and at http://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/CA256902000FE154/Lookup/decisions/

Re: Hello

2005-02-14 Thread Paul Diamond
ul Diamond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My name is Paul Diamond; I am a British barrister who works in the field of religious rights in the UK/Europe. I am affliliated with a Cambridge College. I am very (legally) alone in the UK and would appreciate corr

Hello

2005-01-13 Thread Paul Diamond
My name is Paul Diamond; I am a British barrister who works in the field of religious rights in the UK/Europe. I am affliliated with a Cambridge College. I am very (legally) alone in the UK and would appreciate correspondence. I have two issues at present (which I can expand upon): 1