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May needs to wake up to the reality of Sharia

02 August 2016

While she was home secretary, Theresa May set up an independent inquiry into the operation of Islamic law in the UK as administered by Sharia courts or councils. One witness due to appear before the inquiry was Professor of Zurich university and EFD Senior Fellow Elham Manea. She is a widely respected expert on Sharia, a Muslim and a campaigner for women’s rights. A few days ago, however, she decided not to give evidence after all.

This article is in English and can be read here.