Canadian Food Bank Complains of Lack of ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Donations
A food bank has complained at a lack of “culturally appropriate” food, noting around 80 per cent of those who use the food bank are Muslim.
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Finnish Court Hears Illegal Halal Slaughter Case Involving 2,500 Sheep
A court in Finland began hearing a case of alleged illegal Halal slaughter of up to 2,500 sheep, claiming they were no-stun kills.
What About Halal? UK to Ban Boiling Lobsters Alive But Has No Plans to Restrict Religious Slaughter
The UK will look to ban the boiling of lobsters alive, however, the government has refrained from imposing similar restrictions on Halal.
Chinese Province Abolishes Islamic Food Standards to ‘Curb Religious Extremism’
China’s state-run Global Times on Monday applauded the northwestern province of Gansu for abolishing “four halal-related local identification standards,” praising the end of Islamic dietary codes as an effort to “better protect the rights of minorities and curb religious extremism.”
Lancashire Bans ‘Non-Stun’ Meat From Schools, But 1-in-10 Councils ‘Bow to Hardline Islam’ and Serve Halal
Around one in 10 UK councils are supplying sharia law-compliant halal meat to schools produced in a way considered cruel by all major animal rights groups.
RSPCA Says ‘Ban Non-Stun Exports’ as Govt Ramps up Halal Meat Exports
The government has been accused of relaxing animal welfare standard in order to ramp up sales of Islamic Sharia-law compliant halal meat to Saudi Arabia.
UK Vets Demand Halal Meat Exports Be Banned as Saudi Arabia Trade Surges
British vets are demanding the production of halal meat is properly recorded, as well as calling for the amount produced in the UK to be cut as exports of the Sharia-compliant meat to Saudi Arabia have increased.
No Jail for Halal Butchers Who Danced and Caused ‘Extreme’ Suffering, Two Flee Country
A pair of Halal slaughtermen who inflicted “extreme” suffering on sheep have escaped jail, with a further two suspected of similar crimes escaping justice by fleeing the country.
Halal Meat Could Be Clearly Labelled After Brexit, Says Minister
After Brexit, the government will seriously consider ensuring the clear labelling of un-stunned Halal and Kosher meat, which is widely considered to be cruel to animals.
France: Halal Shop Forced to Close for Refusing to Sell Pork and Alcohol
A halal shop in Colombes faces closure after the landlord won a lawsuit against the grocer for lease violations for refusing to stock alcohol and pork.
Exclusive: London Hospital Canteen Only Serves Halal Meat
Visitors to the canteen of a major London hospital have been left with no choice but to eat halal food, a decision apparently taken despite the Muslim population of the local area being a small minority.
Muslims Threaten Boycott as Council Votes on Banning Halal Meat in School
Lancashire Councillors are to be given a free vote on whether school children across the country should be fed ‘halal’ meat from animals that have had their throats slit without being sunned.
Gov Plans CCTV in All Abattoirs After Halal Slaughter Cruelty Scandal
The government plans to force all abattoirs in the country to install CCTV amidst concerns that Islamic halal slaughterhouses are inflicting unnecessary cruelty on animals.
Belgium’s Largest Region Votes to Ban Halal Slaughter
Belgium’s Walloon region has voted to outlaw kosher and halal meat by banning the ritual slaughter of unstunned animals.
Halal: Is It Meat You’re Looking For? Says China Businessman
(AFP) – The wine-swilling co-founder of Sai Wai Xiang Halal Foodstuff Co enjoys his pork and does not follow Islam, but still sells more than $50 million-worth of food to Muslims across Asia and the Middle East. The company is
Halal Slaughtermen Charged With ‘Systematic’ Animal Abuse
Three halal slaughtermen and their bosses have appeared in court charged with the “systematic” abuse of animals killed in accordance with Islamic law. Kabeer Hussein, Kazam Hussein, Artur Lewandowski, Robert Woodward and William Woodward sat alongside each other yesterday at
French Prez Cancels Lunch With Iranian Leader After Demands For Halal And No Wine
France is reportedly refusing to host a working lunch for visiting Iranian president Hassan Rouhani because the hardline Muslim leader demanded halal meat and a wine-free table. The two were scheduled to meet next week during an Iranian state visit to Paris.
KFC Refuses To Serve Bacon Because It Is Not Halal
A father was left furious after a branch of KFC refused to serve him a ‘BBQ Bacon Boss Box Meal’ because it was not halal. Steve Mitchell, 45, travelled to the fast food store in Derby, UK after seeing an
Australians Pay For Halal Religious Certification: Funds Go To Schools And Mosques in Indonesia
Halal certification fees paid by Australian food manufacturers could be channelled overseas to help pay for mosques and other Islamic developments to be built in Indonesia. An investigation by the state-owned Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has found discrepancies into how
Halal Slaughterhouse Where Staff Were Caught Abusing Animals Closes Down
A halal slaughterhouse that was secretly filmed abusing animals in December 2014 has gone into administration. The Thirsk, North Yorkshire operation called Bowood Yorkshire Lamb was the subject of public outrage after footage revealed animals being kicked in the face, smashed into solid objects
China Forces Muslim Shops to Sell Alcohol and Cigarettes to ‘Weaken Religion’
The Chinese government in the Western Muslim province of Xinjiang have issued an ordinance forcing local shops to sell alcohol and cigarettes, which are forbidden by the religion, or have authorities shut down their shops. Locals say the ordinance is meant to “weaken” religion in the area, and in the latest in a series of laws intended to eliminate Islam from China.
Exclusive: Owners Who Avoid Eating Halal Meat Could Be Unwittingly Feeding It To Their Pets
Pet owners may unwittingly be buying non-stunned meat for their animals even while they avoid meat killed by the controversial method for their own diet. Despite the debate about labelling of food for human consumption after restaurants and producers of food
Secret Filming Reveals Horrific Treatment Of Animals At Halal Abattoir: DEFRA Claims no Religious Link
Hidden cameras, planted by animal welfare charity Animal Aid, showed horrific treatment of sheep in a slaughterhouse in North Yorkshire. Employees, at the Bowood Abattoir near Thirsk were filmed sawing at animals’ throats with seemingly blunt knives. Staff, at least
