https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/09/15/sharia-law-invades-britain-a-fatwa-is-issued-against-sir-paul-mccartney-and-hollywood-hoists-the-islamic-flag/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 17:55:56 -0400<![CDATA[Quietly, deftly, persistently, cunningly, Sharia law has become the law of the land in Britain in matters of divorce, finances, and domestic violence. Yes&#8211;domestic violence. Of course, both parties have to request this alternate dispute resolution model of justice but I bet the British-Muslim women who &#8220;choose&#8221; to inherit radically less than their brothers and who &#8220;choose&#8221; not to press criminal charges against their husband-batterers are not making a free choice. In order to remain within their faith and family communities they must submit to Sharia law or risk ostracism, isolation, or the possibility of being honor murdered.]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:11:02 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/09/15/sharia-law-invades-britain-a-fatwa-is-issued-against-sir-paul-mccartney-and-hollywood-hoists-the-islamic-flag-n103772