Sharia law
What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia

What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia
Restrictive regulations remain despite social reforms giving women long fought for rights
25 Aug 2021
Malaysian women caned for ‘attempting lesbian sex’

Malaysian women caned for ‘attempting lesbian sex’
LGBT groups express dismay as pair given six strokes for violating sharia law
3 Sep 2018
All Christians are liars, Birmingham pupils told

All Christians are liars, Birmingham pupils told
Inquiry into 'Trojan Horse' allegation finds extremism in 13 schools
19 Jul 2014
MIDDLE EAST: What is life like under IS rule?

MIDDLE EAST: What is life like under IS rule?
Militants behead and rape victims, yet stage 'fun days' for residents of their self-declared caliphate
9 Jun 2014
IRAN: Killer spared by victim's family before execution

IRAN: Killer spared by victim's family before execution
Execution stopped at the last minute by murder victim's mother, who slaps killer then forgives him
17 Apr 2014
Is Sharia law creating a 'parallel UK legal system'?

Is Sharia law creating a 'parallel UK legal system'?
Sharia law's critics say it discriminates against women, but supporters claim it poses no threat to British justice
26 Mar 2014
Afghan atheist granted asylum on religious ground

Afghan atheist granted asylum on religious ground
Lawyers argued man would face persecution for renouncing his faith if he returned to his homeland
14 Jan 2014

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RELIGION: Are Sharia divorces on the way?

RELIGION: Are Sharia divorces on the way?
Some lawyers claim landmark ruling Jewish couple's split could pave the way for Sharia divorces in UK
1 Feb 2013
Sharia law: is it brutal orjust

Sharia law: is it brutal orjust
Briefing: Reports of two
shocking judgments have
put Sharia law in the dock
again. So, what is it?
23 Aug 2010