More attempts at Islamisation of our judiciary

Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz in a speech at the "Ahmad Ibrahim: Thoughts and Knowledge Contribution" raised the specter of removing our judiciary's practice of refering to the English Common Laws when making judgments. According to him, such a practice reflects our inability to remove the shackles of colonialism. In its place, he was suggesting using decisions made in Islamic courts (whatever he is trying to refer to), or Islamic principles, in interpreting our Constitution, Acts, and Enactments. If this is not another attempt at subtle pushing for a more far-reaching influence of Islam into the judiciary, perhaps the statement of the Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail regarding how it is about time for the judiciary to include Syariah principles so as to "strengthen" our judicial system will change your mind. Read YB Kit Siang's blog-entry on this matter for a more thorough view. Read this, this, this, and this for responses to the CJ's call.