Updates

MATERNITY EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN FROM RACIALISED MUSLIM COMMUNITIES – report exposes Muslim women bullied into labour inductions, here.

MARRIAGE/DIVORCE LAW – English law applies to Islamic marriage, judge rules in divorce case. Husband tried to block the divorce petition, arguing the couple were married only under Sharia law. Report of judgement here.

A reminder that ”Coercive Control” (is included in DV/DA law which came into effect in 2015 and is criminal behaviour). Domestic abuse is against the law. In addition, if you feel you are being psychologically manipulated by your partner to the point that you doubt yourself, this is known as ”gaslighting” and is also illegal: see this.

SHAIKH YASSER QADHI SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THE NEED FOR REFUGES HERE.

MUSLIM MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AN AREA OF CONCERN HERE.

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS Excellent article HERE.

TOXIC MASCULINITY Article, HERE.