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Query responses are replies to focused queries or requests for Information that are submitted in the course of the refugee status determination process.
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Nigeria: Whether Islamic law (Sharia) is applicable in Edo State; whether there are Sharia courts in Edo state; if so, information on the types of issues that are brought before the Sharia courts as well as on who enforces decisions rendered by the Sharia courts

1 September 2010 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Somalia: The rules of interaction between young Muslim women and men and whether there is interaction between female students and male teachers

12 July 2010 | Publisher: Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre | Document type: Query Responses

Bangladesh: 1. Please advise the procedure for Muslim divorce under Bangladesh Family Law in regard to notification of intent to divorce and the granting of the divorce certificate?

24 September 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Jordan: 1. What is the law regarding apostasy in Jordan? How are converts to Christianity treated by the authorities? What role do Shari'a courts play? 2. Are converts to Christianity in Jordan subject to harm from private actors i.e. family, community, or religious groups? 3. Is a convert to Christianity likely to be denied state protection?

4 September 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?

23 June 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Gambia: How enforceable/prevalent is Sharia law in Gambia?

26 March 2009 | Publisher: Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre | Document type: Query Responses

Egypt: 1. Would the state provide protection to a female who is married but is still a virgin who want to divorce her husband? Does it protect wives from violent husbands? 2. What are the divorce procedures in Egypt, including under Shar'ia law? 3. What are the annulment/divorce procedures in the Coptic Church? 4. What are the cultural attitudes to the suggestion of a divorce in Souhag? 5. Would a woman in this situation be a desirable target of Islamic fundamentalists to rape and kidnap? 6. Culturally, are men seen as superior to females?

19 August 2008 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Pakistan: 1. What is the situation in the NWFP in relation to the marriage between a woman not divorced under Sharia law and her new husband? 2. Do fatwas issued in one province extend throughout Pakistan i.e. have persons been pursued and killed after relocating to another part of Pakistan? 3. Have there been any reports of returning seamen being harmed in the NWFP because of a perceived western identity (i.e. no beard, western dress and appearance)?

10 January 2008 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Pakistan: 1. Are there any reports of tribal jirgas in the NWFP issuing fatwas against the activities of certain NGOs deemed to be guilty of spreading Western values which are contrary to Islam and tribal custom? 2. Is there a monthly magazine known as Leekewal? 3. Does the Tanzin Ittehad Ulama have any influence in the Malikdin Khel?

23 March 2007 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Pakistan: 1. Please provide an update on the political situation in and the government of NWFP. 2. Please provide an update on the influence of Islamism and the extent of the implementation of Shri'a laws in NWFP. 3. Is there any evidence to suggest that NWFP government, the clergy and Islamists in NWFP have or are targeting "liberal Muslims"? 4. Is there any evidence to suggest that the act of refusing to donate to religious groups or refusing to attend religious ceremonies attracts punishment by Islamic groups or parties? 5. Is there evidence to suggest that the NWFP government or Islamic groups use blasphemy laws to suppress dissent or to punish liberally minded Muslims? 6. Is there any record of the number of blasphemy charges that have been brought against NWFP residents since 2002? 7. What is the state and the extent of NGO operations (domestic and foreign) in NWFP? 8. Is there evidence to suggest that NGOs (domestic and foreign) and NGO workers are being viewed or treated adversely by NWFP government or Islamic groups in the province? Has Amnesty International issued any reports or statements in relation to the treatment of NGOs and/or NGO workers in NWFP? 9. Any further information of relevance

6 November 2006 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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