Islamic Council

Cases.

Most matters brought to the Council remain private. Here we share rulings and cases that form part of the public record.

Case record · 2019

Tafida Raqeeb

Faith, family & medical care

A family asked the Council whether they could consent to the withdrawal of their child’s life support. Their decision to continue her care would reach the High Court.

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“The sanctity of life is a fundamental, indeed sacred, principle.”
Mr Justice MacDonaldHigh Court of Justice · October 2019
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