COMMENT The Federal Court’s decision on June 23 to deny leave to appeal the earlier Court of Appeal judgment banning the use of 'Allah' by non-Muslims has devastating and far-reaching consequences against religious freedom and fundamental liberties in this country.

This is because by shutting the door to appeal, the erroneous and heretical interpretation of the federal constitution by the Court of Appeal, which has precipitated such heinous distortion of the constitution, has become the unchallenged authority on these issues for future enforcement by the executive and the judiciary.

Thus, it has the effect of having amended the Federal Constitution – however improper these might be – for purpose of law enforcement and judicial interpretation...