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DR Samia Bano's Outputs (33)

Family Mediators and Family Mediation: When Norms Collide (2023)
Journal Article
Bano, S., & Webley, L. (2023). Family Mediators and Family Mediation: When Norms Collide. Oxford Journal of Law and Religion, 12(2), 162-177. https://doi.org/10.1093/ojlr/rwae003

We consider the nature of family mediation and the role of the family mediator in England and Wales in situations in which the cultural and/or religious tradition(s) of those involved may collide, for example when understandings of the law of England... Read More about Family Mediators and Family Mediation: When Norms Collide.

Sharia Councils and Muslim Family Law: Analysing the Parity Governance Model, The Sharia Inquiry and the role of State/Law Relations. (2023)
Book Chapter
Bano, S. (2023). Sharia Councils and Muslim Family Law: Analysing the Parity Governance Model, The Sharia Inquiry and the role of State/Law Relations. In S. Bano (Ed.), The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain (95-129). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003090410-6

In February 2018 ‘The Independent Review into the Application of Sharia Law in England and Wales’ was published with a focus on whether Sharia Law is being misused or applied in a way that is incompatible with the domestic law in England and Wales. I... Read More about Sharia Councils and Muslim Family Law: Analysing the Parity Governance Model, The Sharia Inquiry and the role of State/Law Relations..

The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain (2023)
Book
Bano, S. (Ed.). (2023). The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003090410

In February 2018, the ‘Independent Review on Sharia Law in England and Wales’ was published, headed by Professor Mona Siddiqui. The review focused on whether sharia law is being misused or applied in a way that is incompatible with the domestic law i... Read More about The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain.

Introduction (2023)
Book Chapter
Bano, S. (2023). Introduction. In S. Bano (Ed.), The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain (1-11). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003090410-1

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book draws upon original empirical and policy research to examine debates on religious practice and the experience of Muslim family law... Read More about Introduction.

The Usefulness of the ‘Parity Governance Model’ in Muslim Family Law Debates (2019)
Book Chapter
Bano, S. (2019). The Usefulness of the ‘Parity Governance Model’ in Muslim Family Law Debates. In K. O’Sullivan (Ed.), Minority Religions Under Irish Law (217-249). Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004398252_011

In debates over the recognition of Muslim family law in the UK and Canada claims for religious autonomy and religious freedom seeking to operate faith-based dispute resolution have been seen as conflicting with women’s right to autonomy and equality.... Read More about The Usefulness of the ‘Parity Governance Model’ in Muslim Family Law Debates.

Gender and Justice in Family Law Disputes: Women, Mediation, and Religious Arbitration (2017)
Book
Bano, S. (Ed.). (2017). Gender and Justice in Family Law Disputes: Women, Mediation, and Religious Arbitration. Brandeis University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv102bhb9

Recently, new methods of dispute resolution in matters of family law—such as arbitration, mediation, and conciliation—have created new forms of legal culture that affect minority communities throughout the world. There are now multiple ways of obtain... Read More about Gender and Justice in Family Law Disputes: Women, Mediation, and Religious Arbitration.

In the Name of God? Religion and Feminist Legal Theory (2013)
Book Chapter
Bano, S. (2013). In the Name of God? Religion and Feminist Legal Theory. In M. Davies, & V. E. Munro (Eds.), The Ashgate Research Companion to Feminist Legal Theory (157-177). Ashgate Publishing

Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils, Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law (2012)
Book
Bano, S. (2012). Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils, Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137283856

Using original empirical data and critiquing existing research, Samia Bano explores the experience of British Muslim woman who use Shari'ah councils to resolve marital disputes. She challenges the language of community rights and claims for legal aut... Read More about Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils, Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law.