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There is verified evidence that Sharia councils operate in multiple UK cities and exert influence—most prominently in London and Manchester—but they do not form a parallel legal system with statutory ...
The short answer is: , but ; their decisions are non‑binding and British law always takes precedence . Recent reporting has highlighted a rise in visible Sharia forums and sparked debate over their sc...
The core difference is that , while ; this produces divergent outcomes on divorce, inheritance and legal protections . Recent reporting and legal commentary highlight disputes over unregistered religi...
UK mosque leaders receive a mix of faith-based and secular training: community organisations and institutes run mosque management and leadership courses (Faith Associates’ two-day governance programme...
UK civil family law remains supreme: English courts decide marital status, finances and child arrangements under statute, while Sharia-based decisions operate only by private agreement and have no aut...