The UK law requires animals to be stunned before slaughter, rendering them unconscious, so they don't feel pain or experience suffering and distress during the slaughter process. However, there is an exemption from this requirement that permits non-stun slaughter for religious purposes.

Based on the latest Food Standards Agency figures estimated that 24.5 million animals were slaughtered without pre-stunning in 2022. 

The legal exemption is to provide Halal and Kosher meat, for Muslim and Jewish communities.

Around 65% of animals slaughtered in the UK for Halal are stunned first.
All animals slaughtered under the Shechita (for Kosher) are non-stunned.

We must prioritise ending animal suffering over the religious beliefs of a minority. The majority of people in the UK are Christian or non-religious. 

Pre-stunning animals before killing is the most humane method.

This is an urgent call to end the non-stun slaughter of farmed animals. 

By signing this petition, you are advocating for legislative changes that would make stunning before slaughter mandatory, taking a stand for the welfare and better treatment of farmed animals.

Every signature counts towards making a difference. Please sign this petition today and share it with your friends and family. Thank you.