England and sharia

[peterh770]

Came across this article... Since we have a good number of Brits on here, I'd like to know what is really going on, or how you all feel...

Just be careful, because if you talk badly, you might end up in one of their courts having your tongue cut out! I feel badly for the women...

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4749183.ece

 

[jeffg]

"Under the act, the sharia courts are classified as arbitration tribunals. The rulings of arbitration tribunals are binding in law, provided that both parties in the dispute agree to give it the power to rule on their case. "

Make a mental note of that last part, Peter, as you sound your alarm.

 

[brettsomers]

If a government recognises binding arbitration, i dont see why not this. Dont you think if a Muslin woman is foolish enough to sign away her rights, it should be her *choice*?

Whats interesting is the enforcement angle. I dont think a government should be enforcing religious anything!