Maintaining the Ritual Slaughter Exemption: Achieving Balance Between Religious Freedom and Animal Welfare by Strengthening the Regulation of Pre-slaughter Handling

This article examines the legal tension between religious freedom and animal welfare in the context of ritual slaughter exemptions, arguing that the exemption should be preserved but strengthened through improved regulation of pre-slaughter handling to reduce animal suffering while respecting religious practices.

Published In: 16 J. Animal & Environmental L 26 (2025)

Publication Year: 2025

Keywords: Animal law; religious freedom; ritual slaughter; animal welfare; regulatory reform

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