Polygamy in Canada: Legal and Social Implications for Women and Children – A Collection of Policy Research Reports
Separate and Unequal: The Women and Children of Polygamy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
THE AUTHORS
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
PART I: HISTORICAL AND CURRENT CONTEXT OF POLYGAMY
Background
Legal Response to Polygamy
Equality
The Harm Principle in Canadian Law
Social and Legal Implications for Women of Non-Prosecution or Non-Legalization of Polygamy
Womens'
and Girls' Equality Rights and the Non-Prosecution of Polygamy
Failure to Prosecute Polygamy Violates Charter subs. 15(1)
PART II: ANTI-POLYGAMY LAWS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Freedom of Religion and Anti-Polygamy Laws
Limits on Freedom of Religion in Canada
Conflicting Rights under the Charter (Freedom of Religion vs. Gender Equality)
Does Code s. 293 infringe Charter s. 2(a) and can it be saved by Charter s. 1?
CONCLUSION AND LAW REFORM RECOMMENDATION
APPENDIX A: U.S. JURISPRUDENCE ON RELIGION AND POLYGAMY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ENDNOTES
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