lawyers denounce Shariah Authority decision to ban civil law in courts

 Syrian lawyers in rebel-held areas have denounced a circular by Shariah Authority in Aleppo ban practicing the civil law in courts and other legal institutions and eliminating the attorney profession.

The Islamic Judiciary group that controls legal matters in Aleppo believed that God’s words in the holy Qur’an is the Muslims’ constitution and law   that conducts their life, work and their relations at all levels.

The Liberal commission for lawyers stressed in the statement about their leading role in Aleppo since the outbreak of Syrian uprising in March 2011 and how they were in first ranks when they protested against injustice, corruption and the tyranny.

‘’We were the first to speak out the truth and raise the banner of revolution, freedom and dignity inside Aleppo Justice Palace,’’ the statement said.

The commission asked all lawyers, investigators and judges to stop working in the Shariah courts in Aleppo and all its affiliates to invalidate this decision.