So I find the Archbishops of Canterburys suggestion of Islamic law being allowed as an alternative to English and Welsh civil law (and I'm assuming also Scottish and Northern Irish civil law, why stop in one legal system!) to be quite offensive.
Dr Rowan Williams said the UK had to "face up to the fact" some citizens do not relate to the British legal system.
Then they should elect some representatives to Parliament to make laws they can relate to.
He said adopting parts of Islamic Sharia law could help social cohesion.
For example, Muslims could choose to have marital disputes or financial matters dealt with in a Sharia court.
Well what if only one party wanted that and the other was "forced" by their family to go that route against their wishes? No... better we have one legal system for everyone (except special institutions such as the armed forces for obvious reasons) rather than a "choice" which might allow some to use their preferred legal system to their advantage over vulnerable counter claimants.
One law for all, no matter their religion, race or creed. If Sharia law gets it's own system then why on Earth shouldn't homosexuals be able to have their own system? Where would it end??
Dr Rowan Williams said the UK had to "face up to the fact" some citizens do not relate to the British legal system.
ReplyDeleteThen they shouldn't live in places goverened by the British legal system. Duh.
I question this Allen character, I think he is perhaps a non-believer...what an englishman. ;o)
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