The Row Over Sharia Law in U.K.

We had a similar row in Ontario. The Jews had their religious laws. Muslim lobbyists cited that when they pushed for Sharia Laws. The one thing that has to be kept in mind is this: the Canadian Charter of Rights and the laws of Canada and Ontario will always take precedence over the Jewish or Muslim religious laws. Premier McGinty scuttled the Sharia Law bid and in the process the Jews also lost- t.

Carey weighs into Sharia law row

Lord Carey said his successor was a "great leader"

Pressure has mounted on the Archbishop of Canterbury after his comments about Islamic Sharia law were criticised by his predecessor.

Lord Carey said Dr Rowan Williams's suggested acceptance of some Muslim laws was "a view I cannot share".

But, writing in the News of the World, he said Dr Williams should not be forced to quit.

SHARIA LAW Sharia law is Islam's legal system It is derived from the Koran and the life of the prophet Mohammed Sharia rulings help Muslims understand how they should lead their lives A formal legal ruling is called a fatwa In the West, Sharia courts deal mainly with family and business issues English law recognises religious courts as a means of arbitration Q and A: Sharia law explained Sharia law around the world