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Sharia Councils in UK Law

The operation of Sharia councils within the framework of UK law, specifically under the Arbitration Act 1996.

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Jan 20, 2026
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How does the UK's Arbitration Act 2025 apply to Sharia law?

The core legal principle is clear from UK reporting: religious arbitration, including fora calling themselves “Sharia councils” or Muslim Arbitration Tribunals (MATs), can operate only within the fram...

Feb 2, 2026

How do separate Sharia courts affect the UK's legal system?

Separate in the largely operate as voluntary, faith-based councils or arbitration tribunals rather than as parallel state courts, and their existence interacts with the legal system mostly through vol...