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English law

Legal system of England and Wales

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Nov 11, 2025
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How do UK courts interact with Sharia court rulings?

UK courts do not treat Sharia councils as state courts; , while English courts retain exclusive legal authority and will enforce Sharia‑based outcomes only when they meet statutory requirements such a...

Jan 17, 2026

What legal standards distinguish negligence from criminal misconduct for elected officials in fraud prosecutions?

The line between negligence and criminal misconduct for elected officials in fraud prosecutions hinges on mens rea—what the official knew or intended—and on whether statutes or common law impose speci...