Petition · past parliament
Legislate UK Abattoirs to declare Religious Slaughter whether stunned/un-stunned
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
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
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
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Aug 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.