Episode 6: Religion, Welfare & What We’re Really Eating: Facts, Faith, and the Fight for Transparency

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Disclaimer: This episode covers a sensitive and delicate subject, including practices around religious slaughter. We approach the topic with respect and aim to present balanced, factual information.

In this episode, we attempt to unpack the complex and often controversial world of Halal and Kosher slaughter in the UK. Triggered by a 100,000-strong petition calling non-stun slaughter “barbaric,” a recent Westminster Hall debate has reignited public and political scrutiny — but how much do people really understand?

We explore the reality behind Halal practices, with most Halal meat in the UK actually pre-stunned, and only a small minority falling under non-stun methods. Drawing on expert research from AHDB and the University of Huddersfield, we  highlight the real economic value of the Halal sector.

We draw on the views of the British Veterinary Association which calls for tighter regulation, labelling, and a permit system for non-stun slaughter and ask can we get the right balance between animal welfare, religious rights, and consumer transparency.

From the importance of the Demonstration of Life protocol to labelling reforms, international bans on non-stun methods, and the juggle between faith and welfare, we navigate this sensitive topic with facts, fairness, and the plain-speaking honesty you've come to expect from the duo.

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