Halal And Shechita Slaughter

EDM number 32 in 2003-04, proposed by Theresa May on 26/11/2003.

That this House, while wanting to see every practical effort made to improve the welfare of farmed animals, also believes that freedom of religion is integral to a free society; recognises the importance of halal and shechita methods of slaughter to Britain's Muslim and Jewish communities; expresses concern that reported proposals, however well-intentioned, from the Farm Animal Welfare Council may impose unacceptable restrictions on religious freedom; and calls upon the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to defend the liberty of religious minorities.

This motion has been signed by a total of 60 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.