Female judges break Sharia court barrier - 5 Jul 09

Al Jazeera English 2012-05-28

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Judge Khulood Al-Faqih is one of the few female judges working in sharia, or Islamic courts in the Middle East - a hotly debated issue in the region.

She was appointed earlier this year after a landmark ruling by the Palestine Supreme Judge.

Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports from Ramallah in the West Bank.

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