My hon. Friend referred originally to the question of pain and suffering for the animal. Is he aware of any laboratory experiments or any scientific evidence whatever that point to the fact that shechita is cruel and unacceptable? The shechita community clearly believe that it is the most humane method of slaughtering animals, and of course, if the animal is damaged in any way, shape or form, it would not be kosher meat.
Animal Welfare (Non-stun Slaughter)
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Blackman
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 February 2015.
It occurred during Backbench debate
and
e-petition debate on Animal Welfare (Non-stun Slaughter).
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