Rejected petition Remove exemptions so full-stun non-recoverable animal slaughter is mandatory

Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing Regulations 2015 whereby animals can be killed with partial recoverable stun or no stun at all. RSPCA welfare standards call for full non-recoverable stun - this should be mandatory for all UK and Northern Ireland abbatoirs

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Animal welfare should be a priority from birth to death. Full non-recoverable stun is the most humane method of slaughter.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762116

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Date submitted 3 March 2026
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