UK is booming in one area - the growth of Muslim sharia courts where 100,000 unregistered marriages have taken place - Kelvin MacKenzie
OPINION - Kelvin MacKenzie is the former editor of the Sun newspaper
www.gbnews.comI don’t have live updates right now, but I can share what’s been reported recently about Muhammad Sharia reform in the UK area based on available summaries.
- The Reform UK and allied voices have repeatedly pressed for debates and inquiries into the role of Sharia councils in the UK, arguing for greater legal uniformity and concerns about women’s rights in some interpretations. These calls have appeared in party statements and media coverage over the past couple of years.[2][4][5]
- Official UK scrutiny historically includes a government-commissioned independent review into the use and possible abuses of Sharia law in Britain, with findings and recommendations published to guide policy and practice. This includes balancing religious freedom with national legal standards.[7]
- Coverage on various outlets ranges from policy-oriented discussions about reforms or bans on Sharia-adjacent practices to critical takes about how Sharia councils operate within the broader UK legal system, with some commentators arguing for tighter oversight and others defending the role of religious councils in personal matters.[1][3][6]
If you’d like, I can narrow this down to:
- a concise timeline of key events and policy milestones,
- a summary of official government findings and recommended reforms, or
- a map of current public debate and major voices (political parties, NGOs, and advocacy groups).
Would you prefer a timeline, a policy-summary, or a stakeholder map? I can provide specific citations for each item.