Organisation: Sharia courts

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

‘Saudi women’s lives dictated by guardianship’

Saudi Arabia’s guardianship system remains the most significant impediment to realising women’s rights in the kingdom, according to a new report.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Sharia law should not be recognised in Ireland

It is reported that up to 85 Sharia Courts are “operating” in the UK. Marchteld Zee, a Dutch academic, interviewed a variety of sharia ‘experts’ and Islamic Judges (quads).

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

The state and religion - Any other decision was impossible

YESTERDAY’S ruling that allows doctors to intervene and give blood transfusions to save the lives of two severely anaemic babies immediately after their birth, despite their parents’ objections on religious grounds, is very welcome.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2008