In sum, mental health courts, founded on the principles of therapeutic jurisprudence, use the arm of the law to increase access and compliance with treatment for mental health problems believed to underlie criminal behavior (Hora et al. [1999]; Winick [2002]).
Among Shia, Usuli school of Ja'fari jurisprudence uses four sources, which are Qur'an, Sunnah, consensus and the intellect.
"Muslim scholars should not judge this man on the Segway, but in no way could Islamic jurisprudence be used to justify this as normative practice.
The King has curbed the influence of the religious institutions and the religious police -- and importantly has permitted the four Sunni schools of jurisprudence to be used, by those who adhere to them (al-Wahhab, by contrast, objected to all other schools of jurisprudence other than his own).
But he also said he would oppose a nominee who stood outside the confines of mainstream jurisprudence or would use the post to pursue legislative goals.
While desperate people sometimes take desperate measures to flee persecution, and while there is precedent in immigration jurisprudence for excusing certain types of fraud (such as using falsified travel documents), manipulation of the laws is wrong.
The judiciary have been using the legislation effectively, developing a cohesive domestic jurisprudence.
Zain has been criticised by some Muslims for using musical instruments – a contentious issue in Islamic jurisprudence, with many scholars insisting the voice should take minimal accompaniment.
A friend returned while at law school and used to lead discussions on jurisprudence in a rowboat on the lake.
Oklahoma's vote on whether courts should be banned from using sharia may well be the most puzzling, given that American jurisprudence is hardly at risk of Islamic infiltration and there are virtually no Muslims in Oklahoma.
This legal foundation for using race as a factor in admissions and hiring can be seen in what scholars call "Southern jurisprudence".
