04-27-2009, 04:53
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EU judges want Sharia law applied in British courts
Legal creep from such precedent could lead to some real problems in the future for someone like the UK in their ability to effectively deal with serious issues such as their anti-terrorism measures.
Richard's $.02 
EU Judges Want Sharia law Applied In British Courts
Daily Mail, 27 Apr 2009
Judges could be forced to bow to Sharia law in some divorce cases heard in Britain.
An EU plan calls for family courts across Europe to hear cases using the laws of whichever country the couple involved have close links to.
That could mean a court in England handling a case within the French legal framework, or even applying the laws of Saudi Arabia to a husband and wife living in Britain.
The Centre for Social Justice think tank today attacked the so-called Rome III reform as ludicrous.
It warned it would slow down cases, increase costs and lead to unjust results.
However, in a report it says existing arrangements are 'anti-family'.
Currently, a couple from different EU states can have their divorce heard in the first country where one of them files divorce papers.
Because different states offer varying financial advantages to spouses in terms of division of wealth, the resulting 'race to court' in the best jurisdiction discourages couples from trying to save their marriage, it says.
The report calls for a simpler solution, with each country applying its own laws and cases being heard in the country where the couple have the closest connection.
At least nine EU states - not including the UK - are said to want to push ahead with the Rome III plan.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...sh-courts.html
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04-27-2009, 06:57
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If you prefer the legal system in the country you left, why leave? 
This could be a great screening tool. State the country whose laws you prefer, and get airdropped back there.
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04-27-2009, 07:51
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If you prefer the legal system in the country you left, why leave?
This could be a great screening tool. State the country whose laws you prefer, and get airdropped back there.
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Respect Australian values or leave: Costello
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PETER COSTELLO: What I've said is that this is a country, which is founded on a democracy. According to our Constitution, we have a secular state. Our laws are made by the Australian Parliament. If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you. This is not the kind of country where you would feel comfortable if you were opposed to democracy, parliamentary law, independent courts and so I would say to people who don't feel comfortable with those values there might be other countries where they'd feel more comfortable with their own values or beliefs.
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04-27-2009, 10:28
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Instead of Sharia law how about just imposong the Sharia penalties, like lopping off hands, stoning and such?
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04-27-2009, 10:34
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Hey, shouldn't question #1 on the visa application be something along the lines of "Do you agree to uphold and abide by the laws of your new nation, as laid out in the Constitution and as enacted by Congress since then"?
If not, why admit them? Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.
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04-27-2009, 10:41
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Problem is, they all want to collect the "$200"
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04-27-2009, 12:01
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Quote:
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If you prefer the legal system in the country you left, why leave?
This could be a great screening tool. State the country whose laws you prefer, and get airdropped back there.
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TR Sir,
This would also be a GREAT screening tool for ANY potential Congressional Member or POTUS, IMHO! 
Fantastic idea Sir, here, here!
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04-27-2009, 13:41
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Hey, shouldn't question #1 on the visa application be something along the lines of "Do you agree to uphold and abide by the laws of your new nation, as laid out in the Constitution and as enacted by Congress since then"?
If not, why admit them? Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.
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Good post TR, However, As K said they also are very much into the freebe's they don't have in there own county. It's just a win-win situation for them............ 
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