Petition · past parliament
If Theresa May wants Sharia law in the UK she shouldn't be allowed to run for PM
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
THERESA May sparked anger by claiming many Britons “benefit a great deal” from Sharia Law. ..
This is out of order and should not even be up for discussion. We have our own laws and should not be even thinking about bringing other countries laws into the UK especially degrading women and rights.
This is out of order and should not even be up for discussion. We have our own laws and should not be even thinking about bringing other countries laws into the UK especially degrading women and rights.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.