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The Islamic Sharia Council

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Nov 20, 2025
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Have Sharia court rulings ever been overturned by UK courts?

UK ordinary courts have repeatedly made clear that Sharia councils and religious "courts" have no legal authority to override or displace English and Welsh law; agreements reached in religious fora ca...

Feb 3, 2026

Are any English local councils governed by Islamic law or different legal codes?

are governed by Islamic law or any separate legal code; sharia councils operate as informal, religious bodies offering guidance on marriage, divorce and family matters but possess no legal or constitu...