Worrying women’s rights advocates, the push to recognise sharia law in Australia has entered an ambitious new phase that draws on the tactics that have handed “success” to Islamists in Britain. The latest move, under the guise of helping Muslim women, would give sharia law priority over Australian divorce law.
Via:[www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/local-islamists-draw-on-british-success-in-bid-for-sharia-law/story-e6frg97x-1226160671193]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense