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  • Protests over Canada sharia move (AlQanada)

    09/08/2005 6:42:23 PM PDT · by F14 Pilot · 9 replies · 595+ views
    BBC News ^ | Thursday, 8 September 2005 | By Lee Carter
    Protests have been held in cities across Canada aimed at stopping Ontario province from adopting sharia-based law to settle Muslim family disputes. Ontario is considering a report which recommends that it allow sharia religious arbitration for issues such as divorce and child custody. Opponents say the proposed arbitration process will violate women's' rights. Approval would make Ontario the only western jurisdiction to adopt a form of sharia arbitration. The demonstration outside the Ontario legislature was the focal point for several protests across Canada. Sharia-based laws would be similar to faith-based tribunals already permitted by the Canadian province for Catholics and...