PvdD doet nieuwe poging om onverdoofd slachten te verbieden

The Party for the Animals is making another attempt to ban slaughter without anesthesia, advocating for pre-stunning of animals, including during ritual slaughter. The proposed legislation includes measures to reduce animal suffering during slaughter, aiming to end CO2 stunning for pigs and electric water baths for poultry. Additionally, the party seeks to prohibit the transport of heavily pregnant animals to slaughterhouses and the transport of poultry in crates. While the ban on non-anesthetic slaughter may restrict religious freedoms, the party prioritizes animal welfare. Previous attempts to ban this practice failed due to concerns over religious freedom, but recent support from the Secretary of Agriculture and a potential majority in parliament may influence the outcome of the new proposal.