This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Legislate UK Abattoirs to declare Religious Slaughter whether stunned/un-stunned
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Currently DEFRA have legislation with regards to Religious Slaughter and exemptions for Jews/Muslims in the UK. This is applicable to the use of Non-Stun. However many UK abattoirs use stunning methods that are acceptable for muslims depending on the Halal Certification provider.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/halal-and-kosher-slaughter
it must take place in a slaughterhouse (abattoir) approved by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
it must be done by someone who has a certificate of competence (CoC)
the slaughter must be done in a way that follows Jewish or Islamic religious practice
the meat must be intended for consumption by Jews or Muslims
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/215666
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