Netherlands revisits debate on non-stunned religious slaughter, focusing animal welfare concerns. State Secretary Silvio Erkens expresses concern over animal pain from non-stunned slaughter.
Animal Party proposes new bill expected to reach Parliament for discussion next week.
Debate centers on requiring stunning for all religious slaughter methods to protect livestock. DENK Party opposes possible ban, citing religious freedom and urging community consultations soon.
Previous similar proposal passed lower house in twenty-eleven, rejected by Senate afterward. New rules' scope and implementation will depend on outcomes of upcoming parliamentary discussions.