Submitted on Monday 2nd June 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 13th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Protect Legal Exemptions for Non-Stun Religious Slaughter in the UK
We call on the UK Government to uphold existing legal exemptions that permit non-stun religious slaughter under the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) Regulations, and to resist any proposals to remove or restrict these exemptions without compelling scientific or legal justification.
The UK recognises non-stun slaughter under the WATOK regulations, balancing animal welfare with the right to religious freedom, as protected by the the Human Rights Act 1998 and the ECHR.
When Religious slaughter is carried out properly, animals lose consciousness quickly. The FSA monitors these practices to ensure animal welfare.
Singling out non-stun is scientifically and ethically unjust and requires an inclusive approach towards welfare standards in general.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Government has set out that this is already happening in its response to this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700557
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