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Abstract

The reviewed book presents the legal status of the Church of England over nearly fi ve last centuries until the Qeen Elizabeth II's 90 th birthday in 2016. The monograph is divided into two parts. The fi rst one includes the evolution of the legal position of the English offi cial church, from the Act of supremacy (1534) till the beginning of 21 st century. The author of the book presents legal acts which were vital for the growth and development of this religious denomination. The second part of the book discusses the current legal regime governing the English offi cial church. It describes and provides an overview of the Stablished Church's relations with the Monarch, the British Parliament, the government, the judiciary, and the local governments. It also discusses the law provisions concerning the main areas of the Church of England's activity.