Advert for sharia law court job posted on government site sparks outrage as MPs warn of ‘parallel legal system’

(LBC) A job advert for a role in a sharia court posted on a government website has caused major controversy, with critics saying it promotes a separate Islamic legal system in the UK.

Outraged politicians have called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to take down the online posting for the £23,500-a-year administrative role.

The job was posted on July 24 and the role appears to be based in Didsbury, Manchester. The company listed on the ad posting is named as Manchester Community Centre.

The requirements reportedly include a degree in sharia law and experience in sharia courts in Muslim countries.

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