Legal Recognition of Sharia Law: Is this the Right Direction for Australian Family Matters?

Family Matters, 84 64-69, 2010

Posted: 27 Jun 2015

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Ann Black

The University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law

Date Written: 2010

Abstract

Whether formal recognition should be given to the Islamic system of law, Sharia law for family law matters involving Muslims -- Australia's "one law for all" approach -- arguments for and against formal recognition -- conclusion that the status quo should prevail.

JEL Classification: K00

Suggested Citation

Black, Elizabeth Ann, Legal Recognition of Sharia Law: Is this the Right Direction for Australian Family Matters? (2010). Family Matters, 84 64-69, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2623337

Elizabeth Ann Black (Contact Author)

The University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law ( email )

The University of Queensland
St Lucia
4072 Brisbane, Queensland 4072
Australia

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