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Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Ritual Slaughter: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will review the text of Schedule 3 of the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 to consider extending the definition of permitted religious rites to permit Jhatka slaughter methods.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 18 September to PQ UIN 28363.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30228
Session
2026-27
Related items
Ritual Slaughter
Friday, 18 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Sikhs Regulation Slaughterhouses Ritual slaughter
Legislation
Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015
Link
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