MAT will be holding its first annual general meeting on 4th October 2009. As well as reflecting on the progress made by MAT since it began in 2007, the main themes of the event will be on domestic violence and forced marriages within the English Muslim community.
Presentations will be made on behalf of MAT in relation to the Islamic perspective on such matters, exploring whether they are justifiable within the Islamic shariah law, or if they are merely off shoots of cultural influences. In particular, myths pertaining to domestic violence, forced marriages and Islam will be addressed. Delegates will also be presented with MAT’s proposals for dealing with forced marriages.
Senior Judiciary of the English Courts will be addressing the attendees in relation to the English law developments in these areas, in particular the Forced Marriages Act 2007, and also difficulties faced by the Judiciary in facing forced marriage cases.
Government officials and representatives of the police will also be making presentations in relation legislating and enforcing such issues.
A key note speech will be delivered by a senior member of the establishment. in relation the role of religious institutions in modern society.
Keynote speakers include:
Lunch will be provided
| Date: | 4th October 2009 |
| Time: | 10.30 am to 5:30 pm |
| Venue: | Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Forest Road,Walthamstow, London, E17 4JD |
| Costs: | £10 - Delegates |
| £5 - Students |