cgksheff Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) This thread was closed, it is relevant to point out the The Law Society has withdrawn their guidelines regarding Sharia Wills ... along with an apology: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/press-releases/law-society-withdraws-sharia-succession-principles-practice-note/ Law Society withdraws Sharia succession principles practice note 24 November 2014 The Law Society has withdrawn its practice note on Sharia succession principles following feedback, including from some members. Law Society president Andrew Caplen said: 'Our practice note was intended to support members to better serve their clients as far as is allowed by the law of England and Wales.'We reviewed the note in the light of criticism. We have withdrawn the note and we are sorry.' More here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/law-society-withdraws-controversial-guidance-on-shariacompliant-wills-9880599.html (title should read "compliant" ... sorry!) Edited November 25, 2014 by cgksheff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 True. But the hoo-hah does not affect: a. Moslems who wish to make a Sharia-compliant Will; nor b. anyone challenging such a Will, e.g. under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: see http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/63/contents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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