The Presumption of Innocence in Canonical Trials of Clerics Accused of Child Sexual Abuse: An Historical Analysis of the Current Law

by William Richardson

Canon 1342 of the Code of Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church presumes that a judicial procedure is the normal way to impose a legal penalty. Only when there are just reasons against its use are extra-judicial means to be employed. Perpetual penalties such as dismissal from the clerical state cannot be imposed except by means of judicial procedure. This was the author's presumption until he was faced with a direct question from a priest accused...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9042925485
• ISBN13: 9789042925489
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Peeters
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.4"