"Does the noble Lord appreciate that these are not sharia courts; they are sharia councils and they do not have any legal effect?..." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"Does the noble Lord feel that it is for the community to take remedial action? This is how I feel and I would like his views on it...." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"Does my noble friend appreciate that there are certain women who obtain a decree absolute but who may not wish to remarry unless they can get a talaq? We need sharia councils so that women can approach them for a talaq...." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"My Lords, not only am I opposed to the Bill but I am completely opposed to the principle of assisted suicide. The Bill would completely change the state’s role in people’s lives, the role of doctors in care and the way in which we look at the ill and the …..." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"My Lords, I begin my remarks by congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Laming, on presenting this Bill to the House. I warmly welcome the opportunity to debate it and I am a strong supporter of measures which assist the prosecution of people who hurt children or vulnerable adults and those …..." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the practice by insurers of introducing customers to personal injury lawyers in exchange for a fee...." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. I should like to declare that I am the chairman of an insurance broking and financial services organisation...." Lord Sheikh - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply. Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs prescribed a reduction in fixed costs and hourly rates for solicitors, as well as a ban on referral fees. Does the Minister agree with this position, and will he indicate …..." Lord Sheikh - View Speech