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Sharia Law in UK Arbitration

The interaction between Sharia law and the Arbitration Act framework in the UK, including the operation of Sharia-based tribunals and councils within the national legal framework.

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Jan 20, 2026

How does the UK's Arbitration Act 2005 apply to Sharia law?

The documents available discuss how religious dispute resolution in the UK has interacted with the Arbitration Act framework, but they overwhelmingly reference the Arbitration Act 1996 (England & Wale...