Petition · past parliament
Parliament to debate accountability & efficacy of Sharia Councils under UK law.
Closed
449 signatures
What the petition asks
Sharia law varies in interpretation within Islam but tends to be male dominated and discriminates against vulnerable women who may not be aware of their rights under civil law, Parliament to consider any legal incompatibilities between Sharia and UK law and how vulnerable women can be protected.
Parliament are aware of concerns that Sharia Councils may make different judgements after civil courts have made their judgements and vulnerable women may feel peer pressure to comply with theocratic law. We pride ourselves on equality and one law for all, regardless of gender or religion but in practice all women do not access it.
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
449
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Nov 2017
Closed
6 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.