Ecclesiastical law

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ECCLESIASTICAL LAW. By this phrase it is intended to include all those rules which govern ecclesiastical tribunals. Vide Law Canon.

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Clearly Parliament intended that those who were appointed as (church) benefice holders should be subjected to the ecclesiastical law framework.

Vicar claims unfair dismissal after 'village vendetta'

Both of these positions are contrary to the Church's understanding of the Divine teachings of Jesus Christ and are issues of Divine Law, not ecclesiastical law.

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See also Frank Cranmer, "Clergy Employment, Judicial Review and the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland" (2010) 12:3 Ecclesiastical Law Journal 355.

Are members of the clergy without the law? Hart v Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Kingston

for example, imprisonment for a homosexual act was based on ecclesiastical law -- and only upon proof of a completed act of sodomy.

Anti-gay laws have nothing to do with preserving traditional values

Connell, a retired Milwaukee priest and member of the Catholic Whistleblowers victims' advocacy group, acted as the catalyst to the appeal and contends that Finn's actions--or inactions--violate ecclesiastical law and thus require some form of church response.

Appeal asks Vatican for action on Finn

And yet, this is no mere history of ecclesiastical law.

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While we acknowledge their feelings, it doesn't alter the fact that under ecclesiastical law there is no grounds for an extension and Father Robert will retire on August 19.

Pressure grows on vicar's future; Bishop says popular minister 'must go' on 70th birthday

Further, the author has stated that there was no law in the bureaucratic empires and the arbitrary rule of law is a creation of the eighteenth century Europe, he has perhaps not paid attention to the laws like Torah law, Cannon Law and ecclesiastical law.

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The firm has broadened its expertise more recently with specialism in academy conversions, ecclesiastical law and services offered by BHP Sport, its professional sports management and representation division.

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Indeed, for Sohm, ecclesiastical law contradicts the essence of the church.

Lex Charitatis: A Juristic Disquisition on Law in the Theology of Martin Luther

He advised the bishop on legal matters spanning 25 years with his impressive knowledge of ecclesiastical law.

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Philip Wills is an expert in Anglican ecclesiastical law having worked for the Diocese for almost 30 years.