Understanding Sharia Processes: Women's Experiences of Family Disputes - Hardcover

Farrah Ahmed; Ghena Krayem

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1509920730 ISBN 13: 9781509920730

Publisher: Hart Publishing (UK), 2021

Synopsis

Sharia family law processes have attracted increasing debate and controversy in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia in recent years. While the reasons for opposition to sharia processes are complex, they often feature the concern that sharia processes disadvantage Muslim women.

However, to date there has been inadequate attention to the experiences of participants in sharia processes. This open access book studies women’s experiences with these processes in Australia, with attention to the question of how religious communities and liberal legal systems can best respond to the needs of Muslim women who use these processes. In doing so, the book offers unique evidence to inform future policy developments in Australia that will also have implications for other liberal jurisdictions.

In this way, the book makes a significant contribution to the international discussion and response to sharia processes.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Melbourne Law School.

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About the Author

Farrah Ahmed is Associate Professor at the Melbourne Law School. Ghena Krayem is Senior Lecturer at Sydney Law School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hart Publishing (UK)
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1509920730
• ISBN 13: 9781509920730
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200