Following the decision of the European Court of Human Rights to uphold the ban on ritual slaughter in Belgium’s Flanders and Wallonia regions, World Jewish Congress (WJC) Executive Vice-President Mallam Stern expressed deep regret and Emphasized the negative influence of people. This judgment concerns religious freedom for Jewish and Muslim communities across Europe.
“The court’s imprudent decision to perpetuate discrimination against Belgian Jews and Muslims is deplorable,” Stern said. “This decision is a step backwards, not an issue of animal welfare, but a clear suppression of religious liberty and liberty.” .We cannot remain silent and watch.” As cases of religious persecution come to light. ”
Highlighting the far-reaching implications of this decision, Stern said: “The prohibition on religious genocide without prior stunning imposes an undue burden on our communities and violates the guarantees under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights.” This threatens the very foundations of religious freedom that exists in the United States.This is the following.” At a time when anti-Semitism and hatred are on the rise, protecting our fundamental freedoms is even more important. ”
The WJC further urges European governments to recognize the significance of this judgment and to enact legislation that upholds the fundamental right to religious freedom and the importance of ritual slaughter in the religious practices of Judaism and Islam in their respective countries. requested that the law be enacted. “It is imperative for governing bodies to prevent actions that undermine the right to worship freely, rather than impose restrictions that further marginalize religious communities,” Stern said.
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