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The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain (Islam in the World)
In February 2018, the Independent Review on Sharia Law in England and Wales was published, headed by Professor Mona Siddiqui. The review focused on whether sharia law is being misused or applied in a way that is incompatible with the domestic law in England and Wales, and, in particular, whether there were discriminatory practices against women who use sharia councils. It came about after years of concerns raised by academics, lawyers and womens activists. Read more