Is Sharia law creating a 'parallel UK legal system'?

Sharia law's critics say it discriminates against women, but supporters claim it poses no threat to British justice

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CALLS for a parliamentary review of the scale and impact of Sharia law in the UK have been renewed after guidelines for drawing up "Sharia-compliant" wills were issued by The Law Society.

What are Sharia-compliant wills?

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