ANIMAL WELFARE
STUNNING AND SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS
Does the law define key terms, including "stunning", "killing", "slaughter", and "religious/ritual slaughter"?
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Does the law specify a general prohibition upon the stunning and slaughter of animals in a manner that is likely to cause them undue suffering, pain or distress?
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13; Every person bringing or causing an animal to be brought to the abattoir shall cause the same to be slaughtered and the carcass thereof, if passed, to be removed with the least possible delay, and in no case may an animal be kept in the abattoir for longer periods than thirty-six hours.
Does the law require that animals must be stunned immediately before slaughter?
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Does the law prescribe accepted methods of stunning?
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Does the law prescribe that stunning is not required for animals that are subject to religious slaughter?
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Does the law prescribe accepted methods of slaughter?
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31(2); Without derogating from the generality subsection (1), the Minister may provide for- [...] (e ) Methods, age and the time limits for the slaughter of animals.
35(1); A person shall not slaughter any immature livestock, or pregnant livestock unless the person is in possession of a permit granted under section thirty-six in respect of the slaughter.
Rule No.1; Slaughtering shall be carried out only by humane methods approved by the Local Authority
Does the law impose controls upon the manner in which animals may be handled (e.g. the may not be kicked or struck, lifted or dragged by head, horns, tail, etc)?
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3(1) A person who- (a) shall cruelly beat, kick, ill-treat, over-ride, overload or torture any animal or shall cause any animal to be used, or shall drive any animal which is so diseased […] (b) shall convey or carry, or cause to procure, or being the owner, permit to be conveyed or carried, any animal in such a manner or position as to cause that animal any unnecessary suffering; ...shall be guilty of cruelty and of an offense under this Act [...]
Rule No.1; Slaughtering shall be carried out only by humane methods approved by the Local Authority
Does the law prescribe minimum competencies/training for persons who will handle animals in slaughter facilities?
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