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Islamic Law in a National Legal System: A Study on the Implementation of Shari'ah in Aceh, Indonesia
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Hasnil Basri Siregar
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April 1, 2008
The implementation of shari’ah (Islamic law) in the province of Aceh in Indonesia was the consequence of a national policy of legal pluralism, effected in 2001 when the national government decided to give a special status and wide autonomy to this region. However, certain problems have arisen. One of these is whether the Islamic courts of justice have been conferred competence to deal with Islamic criminal law and if so, which judicial institution should deal with the matter. Another is the meaning and scope of mu’amalat law (the law dealing with human relationships). It also appears that the central government has permitted shari’ah to be implemented for political reasons.
Published Online: 2008-4-1
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