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Sharia Law comes to Scotland?

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Scots grow concerned that Sharia law may be on the way

Tajikistan News.Net

Thursday 9th October, 2008

Residents of Scotland are concerned Sharia courts, which have been operational in England for more

than a year, will soon be set up in Scottish cities.

Secret talks are said to be underway to bring Sharia courts to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The move is being opposed by some sections of Scottish society, who have been vocal in pointing out

that attempts to set up Sharia courts in Canada in 2005 had also failed after protests.

Qamar Bhatti, director of the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal, which runs the courts, admitted secret discussions

were taking place with lawyers and Muslim community groups in Scotland.

Sharia law is an Islamic legal system, derived from the Koran.

It covers every aspect of a Muslim's life and day-to-day conduct.

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Source: "Tajikistan News Net"