Religious Slaughter of Animals.

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A decision made (13/10/2006) regarding Religious slaughter of animals.

Subject:	Religious slaughter of animals
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0131		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Oral		Person Giving Report (if oral):	Chris Newton, Director of Environment
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:
Written report – Title
Written report – Author (name and job title)
Decision(s): Not to promote any change to the existing legislation
Reason(s) for decision: The States Veterinary Officer considers that the practice of slaughter without pre-stunning is inhumane. Current Jersey law pertaining to slaughter and the welfare of animals makes no exemptions for religious slaughter. The Island respects the religious views of the Muslim and Jewish Communities, and notes that there is no restriction on the supply of Halal and Kosher meat, which is imported without problems. The Minister has taken these considerations into account and is minded therefore not to promote any change to the existing legislation
Action required: The States Veterinary Officer to communicate this decision to the leaders of the Muslim and Jewish Communities
Signature: Acting (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 13 October 2006