Shechita – the Jewish religious humane method of animal slaughter for food
News/Press releases
Shechita UK response to BVA and RSPCA call for a ban on religious slaughter
In response to the joint letter by the RSPCA and the BVA to the Secretary of State at DEFRA regarding religious slaughter, Shimon Cohen the Campaign Director of Shechita UK has issued the following statement: “The UK has a long held position of respecting religious...
Shechita UK objects to Lancashire Council move to limit Halal meat in Schools
Following Lancashire County Council's decision to limit the supply of non-mechanically stunned meat, Shimon Cohen the Campaign Director of Shechita UK has made the following comment: “The decision by Lancashire County Council is disappointing and to pretend that it’s...
Proposals to limit the supply of Halal meat in Lancashire Schools
Proceeding a scheduled full Lancashire Council vote on a proposal that will limit the supply of Halal meat to school pupils, Shimon Cohen, Campaign Director for Shechita UK, issued the following statement: "Lancashire County Council has come a long way from their...
Recommendations on Shechita in Austria
Following suggestions in Austria to change legislation on religious slaughter, Shimon Cohen Campaign Director for Shechita UK issued the following statement: "The idea that Jews would require permits to purchase kosher meat is absurd and not something that should be...
All Party Parliamentary Group on Animal Welfare
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has today hosted a round table discussion in the House of Lords regarding comprehensive method of stunning at slaughter labelling. Shimon Cohen, the Campaign Director for Shechita UK has made the following...
