‘I talk to Putin. I know him very well… Trump claims there are Sharia courts in London.’
Analysis: This statement falls under the category of absurdity. There is no factual basis for the existence of ‘Sharia courts’ in London or anywhere else in the United Kingdom that hold legal authority or operate as a parallel judicial system. While the UK legal system allows for voluntary arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996, which can include religious-based mediation (such as Beth Din for Jewish communities or Sharia councils for Muslim communities), these bodies have no power to override English law, enforce criminal penalties, or function as courts of law. They are strictly limited to civil matters and their decisions are not legally binding if they conflict with UK law. Labeling these private, non-binding mediation services as ‘Sharia courts’ is a common rhetorical exaggeration used to stoke fears regarding immigration and cultural integration, detached from the reality of the British legal framework.
Source: ClashReport, 03.09.2026.
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