Problem
Injustice of religious courts
Nature:
In some countries there exist religious courts which deal with matters pertaining to the personal status of members of the religion in question. These courts may have exclusive jurisdiction over matters such as succession, inheritance, wills, legacies, gifts, marriage, divorce and family relations. Individuals appearing before a religious court may be denied the rights and procedural guarantees which exist in other courts. Additional hardships may occur if a person does not belong to any of the religions whose courts have exclusive jurisdiction over the matter in question.
Broader Problems:
InjusticeReligious discrimination in the administration of justice Narrower Problems:
Religious or civil refusal of divorce Aggravates:
Anti-clericalismSectarian conflict Values:
JusticeInjusticeNonreligious Subject(s):
Law → Tribunals, courtsReligious Practice → Religion
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
24.06.2019 – 18:04 CEST