Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Legal Systems: Islam
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether any formal guidance is currently issued to civil servants about sharia courts, sharia councils, or sharia tribunals.
- Answer
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Sharia courts, sharia councils, or sharia tribunals do not form any part of the justice system in England and Wales.
The Ministry of Justice currently does not issue any formal guidance to civil servants about them.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16132
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Civil servants Islam Legal systems
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- 2026-07-09 15:37:15 +0100
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