Sharia Law Invades Britain, a Fatwa Is Issued Against Sir Paul McCartney (!) – and Hollywood Hoists the Islamic Flag.

by Phyllis Chesler
Pajamas Media
September 15, 2008

http://www.phyllis-chesler.com/345/sharia-law-invades-britain-a-fatwa-is-issued

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Quietly, deftly, persistently, cunningly, Sharia law has become the law of the land in Britain in matters of divorce, finances, and domestic violence. Yes–domestic violence. Of course, both parties have to request this alternate dispute resolution model of justice but I bet the British-Muslim women who "choose" to inherit radically less than their brothers and who "choose" not to press criminal charges against their husband-batterers are not making a free choice. In order to remain within their faith and family communities they must submit to Sharia law or risk ostracism, isolation, or the possibility of being honor murdered.

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