The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the spiritual head of the Church of England, has sparked widespread debate after saying the introduction of some aspects of sharia, Islamic law in Britain was inevitable. The government was quick to distance itself from the comments but some muslim groups have welcomed them. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SHEIKH IBRAHIM MOGRA, MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN, SAYING: "I think he is very gracious to suggest there is scope in the British legal system to recognise aspects of Sharia. It's the greatness of a great man I think and I think the nation has to take his suggestion very seriously." Asian shoppers in Brick Lane, a thriving London street known for its high quality Anglo-Indian cuisine, were generally positive about the idea. (SOUNDBITE) (English) NAZIA, FEMALE SHOPPER, SAYING: "Yes, why not? It's good for Muslim people and we'll have a chance to survive in Islamic way. It's nothing, it won't harm anything." In London's financial district city...