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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

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...

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