For example, in 2009 it was reported that at least 85 shariah courts were operating in the United Kingdom - presumably more in 2011 - with the full weight of British law if approved in national law courts.

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The Human Rights Act, which will allow people in the United Kingdom to enforce the European Convention on Human Rights in their own courts.

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In the United Kingdom, 85 Shariah courts operate openly with the force and authority of common law.

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