Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 63613

Legal Systems: Islam

Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will commission research on the operation of shariah courts in England.

Answer

Alex Norris
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 50309 on 14 May 2025. Sharia Courts are not part of the judicial system in England and Wales.