The 1953 Syrian Law of Personal Status (SLPS) is a comprehensive Code that modifies and regulates many aspects of shari’a. Article 305 of SLPS directs that the residuary source of law is the most authoritative doctrine of Hanafi school of law of Sunni Islam. Family law for Muslims in Syria is administered by judges sittingContinue reading “Family Law in Syria”
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The Legal System of Syria
The rule of law in Syria is somewhat geographically dependent. Syria is not a fully functioning state. It has been in a state of civil war since 2011. Parts of Syria are outside of central government control and the justice system has collapsed in parts of the country. Article 3 of the 2012 constitution statesContinue reading “The Legal System of Syria”
Andrew Allen QC 