And she's right it has no place in great Britain and should be banned MP Sarah Pochin wants sharia law banned Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has called for a ban on Sharia councils and courts in the UK, arguing that a parallel legal system undermines British values and women's rights. The government has rejected the request, stating that faith-based councils operate voluntarily within existing laws.Arguments and ConcernsParallel System: Pochin stated that a parallel legal framework has "no place in Britain" and interferes with unified national laws.Women's Rights: She raised concerns that Sharia councils do not offer equal rights in divorce, child custody, and inheritance matters.Social Cohesion: She argued that such insular operations prevent proper cultural integration.Government and Official PositionLegal Status: Sharia law does not form any formal part of the statutory legal system in England and Wales.Religious Freedom: Ministers defended the voluntary use of faith-based councils for personal matters, aligning them with other religious arbitration traditions as a part of standard religious tolerance.Sarah Pochin MP: This afternoon I asked the Justice Secretary ...16 Sept 2025 — Sarah Pochin MP: This afternoon I asked the Justice Secretary whether the Government recognises Sharia law and Sharia courts in our country.Reddit·r/ukpolitics Beloud