Immigrazione, diritto e interculturalità. I tribunali islamici in Gran Bretagna

This paper aims to provide an analysis of the way in which some British Muslims are trying to arrange their affairs in compliance with their faith, especially those pertaining to the family. Specifically, it intends to reply to the following questions: 1. What are the dynamics that lead to the birth of Islamic Shari‘a Councils and of the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal? 2. What are the main functions of these Councils? 3. Why the decisions of these Councils cannot be enforced through the national courts?