THE group behind plans for the UK’s first female-led Mosque in Bradford is discussing its vision with international experts.

The Muslim Women's Council (MWC) is consulting on the idea which will help shape the detail of the proposals.

It wants Bradford’s communities to lead the way in empowering women to play a leading role in revitalising places of worship.

It said Muslim women have been marginalised by male-dominated mosques for many decades.

MWC's chief executive Bana Gora (pictured) said access was the biggest problem for women.

"In an era in which many young people feel that their faith is no longer relevant, or are going to extremes, we want to be able to provide a safe space for them to question, learn and grow whilst having an appreciation of their heritage as well as the opportunity to make informed choices relevant to the 21st century," she said.

She said various options were being consulted on and the detail was being discussed with scholars and experts.