Ban halal and kosher slaughter in England


Ban halal and kosher slaughter in England
The Issue
We call on the UK Government to review and update current slaughter regulations to ensure that all animals are afforded the highest possible welfare standards at the point of death, without exception.
Modern veterinary science and animal welfare guidance strongly support methods that minimise pain and distress, such as effective pre-stunning before slaughter. However, current legislation allows exemptions for certain religious slaughter practices where animals may not be stunned prior to killing.
We believe that in a modern society committed to animal welfare, all animals should be protected equally under the law, and no exemptions, we are in Britain.
Uphold the UK’s high animal welfare without compromising.
Encourage the adoption of humane stunning methods compatible with religious requirements
We urge the Government to take steps toward consistent, science-based welfare standards that reflect both ethical responsibility and modern understanding of animal suffering.
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The Issue
We call on the UK Government to review and update current slaughter regulations to ensure that all animals are afforded the highest possible welfare standards at the point of death, without exception.
Modern veterinary science and animal welfare guidance strongly support methods that minimise pain and distress, such as effective pre-stunning before slaughter. However, current legislation allows exemptions for certain religious slaughter practices where animals may not be stunned prior to killing.
We believe that in a modern society committed to animal welfare, all animals should be protected equally under the law, and no exemptions, we are in Britain.
Uphold the UK’s high animal welfare without compromising.
Encourage the adoption of humane stunning methods compatible with religious requirements
We urge the Government to take steps toward consistent, science-based welfare standards that reflect both ethical responsibility and modern understanding of animal suffering.
90
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Petition created on 7 April 2026