Review of Sharia law

Written by David Fletcher 27 May 2016
Review of Sharia law

An independent review will establish whether Sharia law in England and Wales has been used to discriminate against women. It will look at whether Sharia law is compatible with UK laws and whether it is being ‘misused’. Theresa May commented that some Sharia councils had sought to legitimise forced marriage and issue unfair divorces to women. The review will be completed next year and seek best practice among councils. It will be led by Professor Mona Siddiqui, an expert in Islamic and interreligious studies from the University of Edinburgh. Pray for an end to discriminatory decisions taken by Sharia councils and for all UK citizens to adhere to the UK’s laws and justice system.

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