Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email I wonder who will be protesting against this forum:
The Family Law Committee of the Bar Council Malaysia will
organise a forum on issues relating to conversion to Islam.The forum Conversion to Islam: Article 121 (1A) of the Federal Constitution, Subashini and Shamala Revisited will be held on Aug 9 at the Bar Council headquarters here.
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Council Malaysia Family Law Committee deputy chairman Foo Yet Ngo said
it was concerned over the issue of conversion to Islam that had caused
much grief and conflict.Among the issues was that of one person
converting to Islam without the knowledge of the spouse, and the
conversion to Islam of the children by one parent without the knowledge
and consent of the other.“The problems are due to the conflict
of jurisdiction between the Syariah and civil court in relation to
divorce, child custody and distribution of property,” she said at a
press conference yesterday.
This is not going to be of any help and a provocative step that will bring more bad that good.
While the intentions might be “good” but without involving the Islamic authorities nothing can change. So this forum likely end up giving some lawyers the chance to “hentam” the syariah laws and courts.
I think Bar Council is being irresponsible here. If they want to contribute they should engage the other party.