The calls to ban Sharia councils in Britain, as a way of ending discrimination suffered by Muslim women at the hands of these religious tribunals, is short-sighted and not the best way forward finds Myriam Francois-Cerrah
.... The fact that individuals in Sharia councils are able to dispense dangerous advice is deeply worrying. But a grassroots movement to reform and regulate Sharia councils is burgeoning. Rigorous vetting and training need to become standard, better regulation is undoubtedly necessary to help those being let down by the ad hoc nature of sharia councils. But a politicised and overly rash ban would only disadvantage women - those who seem most reliant on the services.
[A COMMENT] Taqiyya. This is England. Our legal system is the English Common law. Anybody who wants sharia law now has an Islamic state - shut the door on your way there.
[ANOTHER] This is BRITAIN and in BRITAIN we have BRITISH courts and a BRITISH justice system. If you want a justice system aligned to particular mulsim religious preferences then move to a muslim country with muslim courts. It really is that simple.
[ANOTHER] Women in this country have been well enough protected without sharia law in the past. Why do Muslim women need special protection. If Muslim women don't like English law I suggest you all try moving to somewhere that practices Sharia. You won't be missed.
[ANOTHER] HEY MIRIAM !! Ever spoke to a Coptic Christian in Egypt trying to practice THEIR faith and maintain their churches, customs and belief systems???? If you can find one still alive or not too terrified to talk to you?
The bloody hypocrisy of you Muslims!. When those of other faiths go to YOUR native country they MUST observe Ramadan, cover themselves up and conform.
Any failure to do so or any attempt to set up Christian or Jewish communities in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar or Yemen is met with 50 lashes decreed by Imams, instant death, prosecution or persecution and even if not local people will stone you, spit at you and shun you with total condonment from the authorities. [The Telegraph] Read more
