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Media release

Statement on Sharia Law issue

8 February, 2008

Statement from Anglican Diocese of Sydney on comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding Sharia law.

Diocesan spokesman on this issue is the Bishop of South Sydney Robert Forsyth -

“We do not agree with the Archbishop’s comments. In the case of Australia, we are thankful for freedom of religion, but would oppose the idea of different systems of law for different people groups.”

For more information " contact the Archbishop's Senior Media Adviser, Russell Powell
0411 692 499

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