Shechita – the Jewish religious humane method of animal slaughter for food
News/Press releases
New Secretary of State appointed at DEFRA
Reacting to the news that Theresa Villiers has been appointed Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Shimon Cohen, Campaign Director for Shechita UK, said: “Theresa Villiers is a long standing friend of our community with whom...
Shechita UK’s response to comments made by George Eustice MP
Following comments made by George Eustice MP during a Westminster Hall debate on Monday 1st July, Shechita UK has issued the following statements. On the science: “The science on religious slaughter is not conclusive and Shechita is supported by an ample body of...
ECJ decision on Organic Production
Shechita UK has reacted to the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision regarding the Organic production logo of the European Union. The decision means the logo cannot be placed on meat derived from animals that have been slaughtered in accordance with the...
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...
