Petition · past parliament
To ban sharia law in the UK.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
If Sharia law is being used in the U.K. then the persons or organisations using it or enforcing it to be arrested, find or deported with there British passports revoked and benefits stopped.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We're not sure what action you would like the Government to take, since Sharia councils already operate under British law in the UK.
In a response to a previous petition, the Government said:
"There are a number of Sharia councils in England and Wales which help Muslim communities resolve civil and family disputes, by making recommendations, which they hope the parties will abide by. They are not part of the court system in this country and have no means of enforcing their decisions. If any of the decisions or recommendations they make are contrary to national law (including the Equality Act 2010) then national law prevails. This is no different to any other council or tribunal - whether or not based on Sharia principles."
You can read the full response here:
Ban all sharia law in the u.k
You may wish to sign this petition instead:
Parliament to debate accountability & efficacy of Sharia Councils under UK law.
In a response to a previous petition, the Government said:
"There are a number of Sharia councils in England and Wales which help Muslim communities resolve civil and family disputes, by making recommendations, which they hope the parties will abide by. They are not part of the court system in this country and have no means of enforcing their decisions. If any of the decisions or recommendations they make are contrary to national law (including the Equality Act 2010) then national law prevails. This is no different to any other council or tribunal - whether or not based on Sharia principles."
You can read the full response here:
Ban all sharia law in the u.k
You may wish to sign this petition instead:
Parliament to debate accountability & efficacy of Sharia Councils under UK law.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Feb 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.