The Scots prepare for life behind the Iron Burka ...

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Scots grow concerned that Sharia law may be on the way
Tajikistan News.Net
Thursday 9th October, 2008

Residents of Scotland are concerned Sharia courts, which have been 
operational in England for more than a year, will soon be set up in 
Scottish cities.

Secret talks are said to be underway to bring Sharia courts to Edinburgh 
and Glasgow.

The move is being opposed by some sections of Scottish society, who have 
been vocal in pointing out that attempts to set up Sharia courts in Canada 
in 2005 had also failed after protests.

Qamar Bhatti, director of the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal, which runs the
courts, admitted secret discussions were taking place with lawyers and 
Muslim community groups in Scotland.

Sharia law is an Islamic legal system, derived from the Koran.

It covers every aspect of a Muslim's life and day-to-day conduct.

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Source: "Tajikistan News Net" 
http://www.tajikistannews.net/story/416279

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