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This seminar is a clinical legal module. It examines the law relating to non-governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and charities. Using Ireland as a case-study, the seminar explores the political, social and legal context in which NGOs operate in Ireland, neighbouring jurisdictions and internationally. Why do we turn to government or the market for some services and yet choose non-profits for others?
Drawing on the experiences of other common law countries, the seminar maps regulatory trends in charity law and considers whether the space for civil society is shrinking or enlarging.
Following the life cycle of a charitable organization from establishment to operation and ultimate dissolution the module examines broadly:-- the legal frameworks within which NGOs operate and are regulated;-- the legal rights and obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of NGOs; and -- Legal and tax implications related to charitable giving, advocacy, lobbying, political and commercial activities of tax-exempt NGOs. Consideration is given to current international debates on issues ranging from the introduction of national and international counter-terrorism measures and varying approaches of countries towards rights of freedom of assembly and association.
Drawing on the experiences of other common law countries, the seminar maps regulatory trends in charity law and considers whether the space for civil society is shrinking or enlarging.
Following the life cycle of a charitable organization from establishment to operation and ultimate dissolution the module examines broadly:-- the legal frameworks within which NGOs operate and are regulated;-- the legal rights and obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of NGOs; and -- Legal and tax implications related to charitable giving, advocacy, lobbying, political and commercial activities of tax-exempt NGOs. Consideration is given to current international debates on issues ranging from the introduction of national and international counter-terrorism measures and varying approaches of countries towards rights of freedom of assembly and association.
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