Party for the Animals presents new bill to ban slaughter without stunning. Will it succeed this time?

Esther Ouwehand from the Party for the Animals has reintroduced a bill to ban non-anesthetized ritual slaughter in the Netherlands. This follows recent European court rulings that support animal welfare as a valid reason to limit religious freedom. Previous attempts to pass similar legislation faced challenges due to concerns over religious rights. Ouwehand argues that societal views on animal welfare have evolved, making this a pressing issue. The proposal also includes measures to improve conditions in conventional slaughterhouses. The Dutch parliament is expected to discuss the bill soon, with some political support already evident.